National mission for clean ganga

The museum keeps floating from one ghat to other one and generates public awareness. Many people pay a visit to the museum and see the pictures. read more

The National Green Tribunal bench warned that any failure must result in deterrent compensation being recovered from the persons\/authorities responsible for discharge of untreated sewage\/effluents into the river. read more

According to a government official, the project is one of the several schemes being implemented to keep the Ganga free of chemical pollution. read more

A new report titled “Political Leaders Position and Action on Air Quality in India” released by Climate Trends also highlighted that members of parliament in 14 Indian cities, among the most polluted cities globally as per the WHO 2018 urban air quality... read more

The State is not tackling the main causes and sources of wastes: urbanisation, industrialisation, chemical farming read more

While sanitation has received attention, the country is struggling to safely dispose of the contents of its toilets and industrial effluents. read more

Though a graduate, Radhika Chauhan isn’t interested in landing a traditional day job. Instead, she wants to work as a ‘prahari’ (protector) of river Ganga, as part of a group of self-motivated volunteers whose mission is to keep the river clean. read more

Against the maximum limit of 2,500 MPN per 100 ml of water, the bacteria count was found to be 58,000 in downstream Kanpur; 7,800 at bathing ghat under Jajmau bridge; 3,200 in Shukla Ganj, 3,100 each in Bhairav Ghat and Gola Ghat besides 2,700 in upstream... read more

The green panel said that innocent people drank and bathed in the river with reverence, without knowing that it may adversely affect their health. read more

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice A K Goel said that despite claims by the authorities, the work done on the ground for Ganga rejuvenation was not adequate and regular monitoring was required to improve the situation. read more

A group of 427 volunteers called Ganga Praharis were trained for a few days by the officials of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to help the government in its mission for a “clean and vibrant” Ganga. read more

The National Green Tribunal had asked the National Mission for Clean Ganga to file an affidavit stating measures taken by various authorities, but the NMCG has not complied with its direction. read more

Aerial photography and field surveys will be conducted as part of the project, which will be completed in 15 months. read more

Ten cities discharge 2,953 MLD of sewage daily into the Ganga. read more

The British government on Wednesday announced a new India-UK trade partnership after Prime Minister Modi held talks with his British counterpart Theresa May. read more