Namami Gange Programme: over 300 projects completed, Rs. 40,000 crore invested in rejuvenating river Ganga

The Namami Gange Programme (NGP) has marked significant progress in its mission to rejuvenate the sacred River Ganga.

It was launched in 2014 with a Rs 20,000 crore budget until 2021, and now extended to March 2026 with Rs 22,500 crore (total: Rs 42,500 crore).



What is the Namami Gange Programme?

About:

It is a flagship programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga River and its tributaries by reducing pollution, improving water quality, and restoring the river’s ecosystem.

Implementation:

Five-Tier Structure for Ganga Rejuvenation.

Pollution Abatement (Nirmal Ganga):

Setting up sewage treatment plants (STPs), reducing industrial and domestic waste discharge.

Improving Ecology and Flow (Aviral Ganga):

Restoring natural flow and biodiversity, implementing water conservation measures.

Strengthening People-River Connect (Jan Ganga):

Promoting community participation and awareness, involving local stakeholders in conservation efforts.

Facilitating Research and Policy (Gyan Ganga):

Supporting scientific research and studies, formulating evidence-based policies.



Implementation:

Under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the winning bidder handles STP development, operation, and maintenance. 40% of costs are paid post-construction, 60% over the project’s lifespan.

Key Achievements: 

Pollution Abatement: Sewage treatment capacity surpassed the pre-2014 capacity by over 30 times.

Improvement in Water Quality: Water quality improved in Uttar Pradesh from BOD 10-20 mg/l (2015) to 3-6 mg/l (2022), in Bihar from 20-30 mg/l (2015) to 6-10 mg/l (2022), and in West Bengal from 10-20 mg/l (2018) to 6-10 mg/l (2022).

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