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What does Namami Gange mean?
The ‘Namami Gange’ programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission initiated as a flagship programme by the Union Government with a budget outlay of Rs. The Government of India is helping the efforts of the State Governments to address the pollution of the River Ganga by giving financial support to the states.
WHO launched Namami Ganga?
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi approved the flagship “Namami Gange” programme which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga River in a comprehensive manner.
What happened to Namami Gange project?
Sum sanctioned The government sanctioned ₹29,972 crore for Namami Gange projects. According to reports, out of an estimated 3,500 MLD ( million litres per day) of sewage about 1,100 MLD is treated and the remaining 2,400 MLD gets discharged untreated into the Ganga.
Was Namami Gange successful?
Namami Gange, the rejuvenation programme of river Ganga has completed six successful years. Its objective includes effective abatement of pollution, conservation, restoration, and rejuvenation of the national river Ganga.
Who is director general NMCG?
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
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| S.No | Name/Designation | Contact Details(Office) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Director General | 011-23049528 |
| 2 | Shri Ashok Kumar Singh Executive Director (Projects) | 011-23049450 |
| 3 | Shri Rozy Agarwal Executive Director (Finance) | 011-23049442 |
| 4 | Shri D.P. Mathuria Executive Director (Technical) | 011-23072900 |
What is Namami Gange programme?
‘Namami Gange Programme’ is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014 with a budget outlay of Rs.20,000 Crore to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga (Ganga Nadi).
What is the naturenamami Gange?
Namami Gange is an Integrated Conservation Mission with an initial outlay of Rs 20,000 Crore launched in 2014. The objective of the program was to reduce pollution of the basin by adopting a river-basin approach for comprehensive planning and management and also to maintain minimum ecological flow in the river, conserve and rejuvenate it.
What are the main pillars of Namami Gange?
Namami Gange aims at reducing the pollution of the river Ganga along with the conservation and rejuvenation of the river banks. It is a flagship programme under the Union Government. The main pillars of the Namami Gange have been discussed below: Sewerage Treatment Infrastructure & Industrial Effluent Monitoring.
When was the first initiative to clean Ganga river started?
The very first initiative to clean Ganga river started with Ganga Action Plan-I in 1986. When a new Government was elected with Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, Namami Gange Project was launched in Mid of 2015. The programme was allocated Rs 20,000 crore with the objective of cleaning Ganga by 2019.