Restoring India’s holiest river - UNEP
WEBMar 24, 2023 · For nine years, cities along the Ganga have worked to stanch the flow of pollution into the river while reviving landscapes along the waterway and its tributaries. The scope and early successes of the initiative, called Namami Ganga, have led to its selection as a World Restoration Flagship.
Ganga River System: Origin, Course & Tributaries - Next IAS
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The Ganga River System is one of the major river systems in India, originating from the Himalayas and flowing across the northern and eastern parts of the subcontinent. It is vital for the sustenance of millions of people, providing water for agriculture, drinking, and supporting diverse ecosystems.
The Mighty River | Ganga: River From The Skies - YouTube
WEBA giver of life to the most diverse ecosystems, watch 'Ganga: River from the Skies', 30th April, 10 AM, on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia @NamamiGange .Su...
National Mission for Clean Ganga - NMCG
WEB2 days ago · The main purpose of the proposed forestry interventions is to contribute towards holistic conservation of river Ganga, including improving the flow in the river (Aviralta) by adopting a multi-pronged approach throughout the …
River Ganges - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The melting ice of the Gangotri Glacier forms the crystal-clear waters of the Bhagirathi River, which then flows down the Himalayas and unites with the Alaknanda River at Devprayag to form the main Ganges River. After flowing for about 256.90km southwestwards through the Siwalik Range, the Ganga River …
Inside India’s Gargantuan Mission to Clean the Ganges River
WEBNov 30, 2023 · The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the history of...
10 critical steps for Ganga revival - Down To Earth
WEBDec 18, 2019 · For about three decades, the different strategies to clean-up the Ganga were attempted such as the Ganga Action Plan (GAP, Phase I and II) and establishment of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA).
Namami Gange Program - ClearIAS
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Namami Gange, also known as the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), is a flagship program launched by the Government of India to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River, one of India’s most important and sacred rivers.
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Ganges River, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent, which from time immemorial has been the holy river of Hinduism. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or the world.
Cleaning of River Ganga – Explained, pointwise - Free UPSC IAS ...
WEBJan 6, 2023 · What steps have been taken for the cleaning of River Ganga? Ganga Action Plan (GAP): It was launched in 1986. The primary purpose of this plan was to clean up the Ganga River by reducing and removing pollution from cities along its banks.
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