These include

♤ Development of a river basin management plan;

♤ Regulation of activities aimed at prevention, control and abatement of pollution in Ganga to maintain its water quality, and to take measures relevant to river ecology and management in the Ganga basin states;

♤ Maintenance of minimum ecological flows in the river Ganga;

♤ Measures necessary for planning, financing and execution of programmes for abatement of pollution in the river Ganga including augmentation of sewerage infrastructure, catchment area treatment, protection of flood plains, creating public awareness;

♤ Collection, analysis and dissemination of information relating to environmental pollution in the river Ganga;

♤ Investigations and research regarding problems of environmental pollution and conservation of the river Ganga;

♤ Promotion of water conservation practices including recycling and reuse, rain water harvesting, and decentralised sewage treatment systems;

♤ Monitoring and review of the implementation of various programmes or activities taken up for prevention, control and abatement of pollution in the river Ganga;

♤ Issue directions under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the purpose of exercising and performing these functions and for achievement of its objectives.