CONTROL OF POLLUTION IN RIVERS

This PIB release outlines government efforts to control river pollution, primarily through the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Namami Gange Program and National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).

It details significant achievements including the creation of vast sewage treatment capacities, substantial expenditures, and observable improvements in water quality and aquatic life. The article also mentions contributions from MoHUA's urban development schemes and highlights a reduction in polluted river stretches as per the CPCB 2022 report.