In its 62nd Executive Committee (EC) Meeting, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved critical projects focused on wetland conservation, treated water reuse, and sustainable river basin management. These projects aim to advance the vision of a cleaner, more ecologically resilient Ganga River system.
Key Approvals by NMCG 62nd Executive Committee Meeting
Wetland Conservation Project in Bihar
- Project: Conservation & Sustainable Management of Nathmalpur Bhagad Wetland, Bhojpur, Bihar.
- Budget: ₹3.51 crore.
- Objective: Strengthen wetland ecosystem health and integrate it into basin-level conservation planning.
- Fifth Wetland Project under Namami Gange after:
- Kalewada Jheel (Muzaffarnagar, UP)
- Namiya Dah Jheel (Prayagraj, UP)
- Reoti Dah Wetland (Ballia, UP)
- Udhwa Lake Ramsar Site (Sahibganj, Jharkhand)
Components:
- Wetland boundary delineation
- Hydrological regime improvement
- Species/habitat conservation
- Ecological assessment & risk evaluation
- Capacity building and monitoring
Water-Sensitive Cities Project
- Title: Capacity Building for Making Water-Sensitive Cities in the Ganga Basin
- Funding: ₹34.50 lakh
- Locations: Agra and Prayagraj (UP)
- Purpose:
- City-level reuse plans for treated wastewater
- Training aligned with Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW) Framework
Broader Goals of NMCG Projects
- Promote integrated river basin management
- Encourage wetland biodiversity conservation
- Enable urban reuse of treated water to reduce freshwater stress
- Ensure long-term sustainability of the Namami Gange mission
About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
| Feature | Details |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Implementation Arm of | National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA, now dissolved) |
| Replaced By | National Ganga Council (from 7 October 2016) |
| Type | Registered society under Societies Registration Act, 1860 |
| Area of Operation | Ganga Basin states + Delhi (may expand as per NGRBA/NGC decisions) |
| Mission Objective | Rejuvenate Ganga via pollution abatement, ecological flow, and planning |
| Namami Gange Status | Selected among Top 10 UN World Restoration Flagships |
Structure of NMCG
- Two-tier system:
- Governing Council
- Executive Committee (EC) — approves projects up to ₹1,000 crore
- State-Level Implementation:
- State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) in UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, West Bengal
- Nodal Cell in Jharkhand
NMCG Vision for Ganga
- Aviral Dhara (Continuous Flow)
- Nirmal Dhara (Unpolluted Flow)
- Maintain geologic and ecological integrity of the river