Key Achievements of ‘Namami Gange’ Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

Developments after 27th May 2014 Structural Reorganization Ministry of Water Resources renamed as Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (May 2014) Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission announced and budget allocations made (July 2014) by Finance Minister naming it “Namami Gange” Gazette Notification regarding transfer of work related to Ganga & its tributaries to Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (1st of August 2014) NGRBA reconstituted (29th Sep 2014), meetings held ( 27th of October 2014 – chaired by Minister, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and 26th of March, 2015 – chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister) Stakeholder Consultations Ganga Manthan– National level stakeholder consultation (7th of July 2014) Website of NMCG launched with platform for suggestions (12th of September 2014), Suggestions from “mygov.in” considered regularly Consultation workshop with Industries ( 19th September/ 8th October 2014) Strategy Formulation Constitution of Group of Secretaries to finalize the action plan for Ganga Rejuvenation- 6th June 2014, Submission of the report (28th of August 2014) Review by Hon’ble PM on 8th September, 2014 and 6th Jan 2015 EFC meeting held on 30th Dec 2014 High Level Task Force (HLTF) constituted chaired by Cabinet Secretary, 2 meetings held – 13th Feb & 5th May 2015 Action taken on review meeting of Hon’ble PM ( 8th Sep 2014) points may be shown if desired, before moving to other details Many of the points discussed in the review meeting have been taken into account in strategy formulation Suggestions from mygov.in portal is being regularly looked into and a number of these considered in the action plan. (hyperlink)

Status update Projects ongoing in 50 towns (Rs 5900 crores) Cabinet note with responses of various ministries submitted as per EFC appraisal and recommendations – Rs 20,000 Cr additional outlay for 2015-20 Projects ongoing in 50 towns (Rs 5900 crores) Additional projects worth Rs. 1700 Cr slated for sanction Last Mile Projects (100% Town coverage of sewage treatment taken up/ongoing): Allahabad Varanasi Haridwar (+Preparations for upcoming Ardh Khumbh - Chandighat construction) Garhmukteshwar (+Pilot Livelihood project for boatmen) Patna (+River Front Development) Sahibganj Bhatpara, Kalyani, Gayespur, Halisahar Kanpur – Pending resolution of Jajmau tannery cluster, last mile projects to be taken up in next 3 months

Status update Partnership launched with all 118 towns on the main stem Ganga PIU being established in all 118 towns with rolling fund and dedicated staff under the Nirmal Ganga Sahbhagita scheme Similar exercise with all 1649 Gram Panchayats slated in June Project sponsoring facility launched with Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs /CSR funding to incubate innovation and expedite projects Notices issued to all Municipalities(118 ULBs)/687 Grossly polluting industries – follow up launched on action plans

Status update Bidders conference held with MoUD empanelled consultancy firms for DPRs and city plans Market conference held with domestic/international sewage treatment industry- 268 participants Conferences scheduled with District Magistrates of Ganga districts in May /June Partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs/NYKS/AYUSH Projects formulated for tackling Ghat and river surface pollution- Aereators/trash skimmers/Solid waste collection Eco-Task Force – In-Principle approval received from MoD