6 Mega development projects inaugurated under Namami Gange Mission
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Pollution; Climate change; Water Resources
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Indian Prime Minister inaugurated 6 mega development projects in Uttarakhand under the Namami Gange Mission.
Key takeaways
The Ganga Avalokan Museum, the first of its kind on the River Ganga at Haridwar was also inaugurated.
“Rowing Down the Ganges” book was also released which explains in detail how the River Ganges stands as a glowing symbol of India’s Culture, Faith and Heritage.
These six mega projects of Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) are constructed at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Muni ki Reti, Chorpani, and Badrinath.
The Government would provide upfront around 40% of the project cost to the developer to start the work and the remaining 60% would be borne by the private party.
