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River Ganga cannot be kept clean by focusing only on riverbank cities: NMCG

The National Mission for Clean Ganga emphasizes basin-wide interventions for river cleanliness. Wastewater from cities like Meerut, not on the main Ganga course, flows into the system. A Rs 691-crore sewerage project in Meerut aims for scientific wastewater management and reuse. This initiative ensures Meerut's wastewater does not reach the…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

NMCG restoring five wetlands in Ganga basin, plans to expand conservation efforts

The National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across three states. Conservation efforts will expand to other high-priority wetlands identified scientifically. These wetlands play a vital role in maintaining river health and biodiversity. Scientific assessments have laid the foundation for phased restoration across the Ganga basin. The long-term…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

NMCG starts two pilot projects using nature-based solutions for Yamuna drains

The National Mission for Clean Ganga has started two pilot projects for urban drain treatment. These projects utilize constructed wetlands to clean wastewater before it enters the Yamuna. The initiatives aim to adopt sustainable and low-energy approaches for managing urban drains. Progress is steady at both Shastri Park and Kailash…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Ganga Utsav 2024 to be celebrated with grandeur at Chandi Ghat

The eighth edition of the Ganga Utsav, organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024

Modi flagged off Varanasi tent city project without Clean Ganga clearance

On January 13 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the luxurious tent city on the floodplains of the Ganga in his constituency Varanasi, and flagged off the Ganga river cruise. Marvelling at the temporary structures with five-star facilities, Modi said: “This newly built, spectacular tent city is another reason…

Newslaundry · Oct 30, 2023

Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress

Govt's ₹20,000 cr NMCG mission has installed treatment plants to treat 20% of sewage generated in 5 major States along Ganga. This is expected to increase to 33% by 2024 and 60% by 2026. NMCG plans to set up 7,000 MLD of sewage treatment plants by 2026.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Delhi Hosts NMCG Seminar To Promote Millet Cultivation

NMCG and WII organised a one-day national level seminar on 'Millets for Life : Developing Climate Resilient Local Communities in the Ganga Basin' at India International Centre in New Delhi. Read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 25, 2023

Voluntary group looks set to take over running of North Muirton Community Centre

This week North Muirton Community Group signed an agreement with PKC to take over the operation of the council-owned building from Live Active Leisure

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Allahabad HC expressed displeasure over pollution in Ganga

The High Court said said that the ambitious National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was throwing dust in the eyes and little work to clean the river was visible on ground

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022

Nearly 50% of untreated sewage still being discharged in Ganga: NGT

The Tribunal said execution by State authorities is inadequate and the National Mission for Clean Ganga doesn’t appear to be in a position to take strict measures against non-compliances.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2022