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Major Infra Push For Ganga Rejuvenation: Key Projects Worth Rs 900 Crore By NMCG
A cargo vessel on River Ganga (File Phot) (IWAI) (Representative Image)
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved several infrastructure and development projects worth around Rs 900 crore, aimed at the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River.
These projects, approved at the 61st Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of the NMCG, are in line with the mission’s goals of enhancing river cleanliness, promoting sustainable development, and preserving the environmental and cultural heritage of the Ganga, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said in a statement on Wednesday (9 April).
Key Approvals:
Moradabad: The Detailed Project Report related to interception, diversion, STP and other allied works in Moradabad town in Uttar Pradesh Zone-3 and Zone-4 for “Prevention of Pollution in Ramganga River” was approved.
This ambitious project, with an estimated cost of Rs 409.93 crore, aims to make the Ramganga river, a tributary of river Ganga, pollution-free.
Under the project, modern Sewage Treatment Plants with capacities of 15 MLD in Zone-3 and 65 MLD in Zone-4 will be constructed. Along with this, 5 major drains will be intercepted and diverted.
Arrah (Bihar): A project related to the interception, diversion, and construction of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), with an estimated cost of Rs 328.29 crore was approved.
Under this project, a state-of-the-art STP with a capacity of 47 MLD will be constructed, along with the establishment of a 19.5 KM long sewer network. This scheme will be based on the Hybrid Annuity Model, which also includes operation and maintenance for 15 years.
Kanpur: A project related to the “Interception and Diversion of 14 Untapped Drains of Kanpur City, Uttar Pradesh” was approved at an estimated cost of Rs 138.11 crore.
Delhi (Shahdara Drain): A major initiative approved in the meeting was a Nature Based Solution project with a focus of Yamuna rejuvenation in Delhi.
The project involves installation of pilot CAMUS-SBT (Continuous Advanced Mite Utilizing System – Soil-Based Treatment) plants for the treatment of liquid pollutants in the Shahdara drain in Delhi, aiming to achieve water quality standards as prescribed by the NGT (National Green Tribunal).
Under this project, CAMUS-SBT plants with capacities of 5 MLD will be installed.
Pujali (West Bengal): Rs 5.96 crore approved for setting up an 8 KLD Integrated Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant to improve local sanitation and reduce pollution in the river.
National Capital Region: Approval granted for the NMCG-IIT Delhi-Dutch Collaboratory (IND-RIVERS) under the India-Netherlands Water Partnership to lead applied research in intelligent river systems and nature-based solutions.
Ganga Basin: Project approved for the study and documentation of the traditional wooden boat-making craft practiced for centuries along the river.
Delhi: Rs 8.64 crore sanctioned to develop DDA Biodiversity Parks as Knowledge cum-Skill Development Centre for National Mission for Clean Ganga.
