61st Executive Committee meeting, the National Mission for Clean Ganga:
At its 61st Executive Committee meeting, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved key projects aimed at cleaning the river, curbing pollution at the source, and promoting sustainable development while preserving the Ganga’s ecological and cultural value.
- Sewerage Projects in Moradabad (UP), Arrah (Bihar), Kanpur (UP), and Pujali (WB) to prevent untreated waste from entering rivers.
- Nature-Based Solution Pilot: CAMUS-SBT plant installation in Shahdara drain (Delhi) for Yamuna rejuvenation.
- Research & Innovation: Launch of IND-RIVERS Collaboratory (NMCG–IIT Delhi–Netherlands) for intelligent river systems and urban river solutions.
- Cultural Heritage: Approval for the study of traditional wooden boat-making craft in the Ganga basin.
- Ecological Education: Development of DDA Biodiversity Parks as Knowledge cum Skill Development Centres for river conservation.
