GANGA REJUVENATION
NHAI will dig up rivers to build highways: 1,078 lakh cubic metres of silt identified to tackle Bihar floods & speed up roadwork
The Centre and Bihar government have launched the 'Nadi Sanjivani' initiative to tackle recurring floods through river desilting while supporting highway construction. Under the agreement, NHAI will use 1,078 lakh cubic metres of excavated silt and sand in ongoing and upcoming national highway projects. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the initiative could serve as a model for other states.
PM Mementoes e-Auction 2026: 1,498 items to go under the hammer from September 17
The eighth edition of the PM Mementoes e-Auction has been launched by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. This auction will feature 1,498 mementoes presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Proceeds from this auction will be transferred to the Namami Gange Programme for river rejuvenation. An exhibition will allow visitors to view the mementoes before the online bidding begins. Citizens and institutions are invited to participate in this unique cultural initiative.
Himalayas running out of water, 20% of India's GDP at risk: 200 glacial lakes linked to rivers like Ganga, Yamuna found to be high risk
A new report by Systemiq and the Integrated Mountain Initiative, backed by the Rockefeller Foundation, warns that the Himalayas are approaching a tipping point, with glaciers melting 65 percent faster than a decade ago. Nearly 200 glacial lakes have been rated high risk, and the region underpins over 20 percent of India's GDP, putting water, food and economic security at stake for hundreds of millions of people.
Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provision
In a pivotal move, the Centre has restructured the Ganga's floodplain, introducing well-defined zones categorized by flood return periods. This amendment to the River Ganga Authorities Order is aimed at curtailing pollution and bolstering groundwater recharge functions. The updated definitions are now officially effective following their release in the Gazette, marking a significant step in environmental management.
'Ganga most visited pilgrim site in world, attracts over 2 crore people every year'
Union Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said Ganga is the most visited pilgrim site in the world and over 2 crore people come to pay their respect every year to it.
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There's an internet of things blueprint for a clean Ganga
Vivek Mehrotra, Chairman of Ganga Rejuvenation Working Group, IET India IoT Panel, says that Ganga as a river has been neglected for a long time.
Will take 10 years to completely clean the Ganga: Uma Bharti
Uma Bharti said once the Ganga is cleaned, mass awareness will be needed to maintain its cleanliness, for which she will herself undertake a 'padyatra' from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar.
Centre approves new Ganga cleaning projects at a cost of over Rs 370 crore
The Centre has approved new projects at an indicative cost of over Rs 370 crore for its ongoing Ganga rejuvenation programme in Haridwar and Varanasi and decided to include six more cities\towns under surface cleaning exercise of the river using trash skimmers.
Government releases Rs 315 crore for building toilets along Ganga
The Ministry released the money to Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation for building toilets as per an action plan under Swachh Bharat.
India in grip of severe water crisis; government mulls making demand management a priority
Govt is planning to make demand management a priority by funding drip irrigation, penalising overexploitation of groundwater, enacting a model water law.
Action soon against industrial units polluting Ganga: Government
The government has launched the ambitious 'Namami Ganga' programme to rejuvenate the river which was fully funded by the Centre.
Kolkata, Kanpur, Allahabad among top Ganga polluters: Government
Bharti said the National Mission for Clean Ganga has received expression of interest from a number of foreign governments to support Ganga rejuvenation.
Australia assures India full technological support to clean the Ganga
Australia today assured India that it would extend full technological support for the ambitious project to cleanse the Ganga.
Government to conduct study on communities dependant on Ganga for livelihood
As part of Ganga rejuvenation project, government is planning to conduct study on communities which are traditionally dependant on river for their livelihood.
German government commits 3 million euros for Ganga rejuvenation
German government has committed nearly Rs 21 crore for rejuvenation of river Ganga and an appraisal by the government to formulate concrete projects.
Germany commits 3 million Euro for Ganga cleaning
Germany will provide 3 million Euro to support India's ongoing Ganga rejuvenation plan and explore various options to develop the country's national river.
Consortium of 7 IITs preparing Ganga Basin Management Plan
Collaboration with Japan's funding agency JICA is under consideration in addition to the existing project assistance of Rs 496.9 crore.
Uma Bharti discusses Ganga rejuvenation plan with National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
The minister interacted with the institute's scientists on selection of various locations considering the most polluted stretches of Ganga.
Shriram Vedire is adviser for Ganga rejuvenation
Software engineer-turned politician and national convenor of BJP's water management cell Shriram Vedire has been appointed as adviser to the ministry of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation.
Clean Ganga project: Rs 51,000 crore to stop sewage flow into the river, Center informs SC
The Centre said the success of Ganga rejuvenation plan would require active participation and cooperation of different stakeholders.
Ganga Rejuvenation Plan to be launched from Uttarakhand: Uma Bharti
Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat presented to her a proposal worth Rs 9478 crore for several projects to be undertaken as part of the mission.
Uma Bharti launches web portal on Ganga rejuvenation plan
As part of its efforts to make the Ganga rejuvenation programme a mass movement, the Ministry of Water Resource launched a web portal to connect with the public on the ambitious project of the NDA Government.
Govt launches an exclusive portal for river Ganga
Government on Friday launched an exclusive website on the river Ganga. The move will provide a digital platform to people to extend their suggestions and tips,
Hindi name of water resources ministry changed
Earlier it was know as Jal Sansadhan, Nadi Vikas Aur Ganga Jeernodhar Mantralaya, a press release said here.
Germany may help in Ganga clean-up
Germany is looking at providing technical and financial support for Ganga rejuvenation, a German official said.
Ganga Rejuvenation plan to commercially exploit the river: Scientists
Mishra was part of a day-long national dialogue on rejuvenation of the scared river 'Ganga Manthan' was held in New Delhi on Sunday.
Clean up of river Yamuna a part of Ganga rejuvenation: Uma Bharti
Union Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti has said the River Ganga rejuvenation programme would not be successful without cleaning up of river Yamuna.
Govt preparing compact plan to rejuvenate Ganga, other rivers
Bharti also exude confidence that people would give an overwhelming mandate in favour of BJP in 2019 also.
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