NMCG's 59th Executive Committee Meeting: Key Projects and Initiatives
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting | 59th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) |
| Purpose | Approval of projects for the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River |
| Projects in Uttar Pradesh | - Chandauli Project:45 million liters STP with 15 years O&M- Manikpur Project:15 million liters Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and 35 kilowatts solar power plant |
| River Conservation in Bihar | - Buxar Project:50 million liters STP, nature-based STP (1 million liters), pumping stations, and 8.68 km sewer network with 15 years O&M |
| National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) | - Established: 12th August 2011 as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860- Implementation arm of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) until its dissolution in 2016- Objective: Reduce pollution and rejuvenate the Ganga River- Namami Gange: Key program for cleaning the Ganga |