The National Mission of Clean Ganga was implemented by the National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga also known as the National Ganga Council. This mission was established on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act,1860 as a registered society. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under National Ganga Council is supported by the State level Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Overview of National Mission of Clean Ganga
under the Societies Registration Act,1860 The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) unsupported by the State level Programme Management Groups (SPMGs
of Jal Shakti
| Name | National Mission of Clean Ganga |
| Also known as | NMCG |
| Launch year | 12th August 2011 |
| Launch by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Launch under | Societies Registration Act,1860 |
| Supported by | the State level Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Implemented states | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal |
| Objective | deploy best available knowledge and resources across the world for Ganga rejuvenation |
| Official website | https://nmcg.nic.in/BoiMem.aspx |
Objective and Benefits of National Mission of Clean Ganga
The main objectives of Ganga Action Plan are
(i)To improve the water quality by Interception, Diversion and treatment of domestic sewage
(ii) Present toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering into the river.
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