Source: The Print
Context: Four projects under the Namami Gange Mission 2.0 have been completed and are now operational. These projects aim to enhance the sewage treatment capacity of the Ganga River.
Key projects include:
- Munger Project: Rs 366 crore, 175 km sewerage network, and a 30 MLD capacity STP.
- Mirzapur Project: Rs 129 crore, 31 MLD STP to prevent untreated sewage from entering the river.
- Ghazipur Project: Rs 153 crore, 1.3 km I&D network, and 21 MLD STP.
- Bareilly Project: Rs 271 crore, targeting pollution abatement with drain interception and diversion work.
About Namami Gange Mission 2.0 (NGM 2.0):
It is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme, an integrated conservation mission launched in 2014 and extended until March 2026. The mission aims to effectively abate pollution and rejuvenate the River Ganga. It focuses on various key areas, including:
- Sewage treatment
- Riverfront development
- River surface cleaning
- Afforestation
- Biodiversity conservation
- Public awareness
Managed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, NGM 2.0 is fully funded by the central government. The mission has initiated 457 projects, with 280 completed as of February 2024, and has formed 139 District Ganga Committees to oversee local implementation. The initiative also includes the development of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) to manage industrial waste, reflecting its comprehensive approach to restoring and preserving the Ganga’s ecological and cultural significance.
