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4.12. NAMAMI GANGA PROGRAM

Accordingly, an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission called “NamamiGange” has been proposed to be set up and a sum of Rs. 2,037 crores has been set aside for the purpose of conservation and improvement of the Ganga.

In addition a sum of Rs. 100 crores has been allocated for developments of Ghats and beautification of River Fronts at Kedarnath, Haridwar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, Patna and Delhi in the current financial year.

Accordingly, NamamiGange approaches Ganga Rejuvenation by consolidating the existing ongoing efforts and planning for a concrete action plan for future.

The interventions at Ghats and River fronts will facilitate better citizen connect and set the tone for river centric urban planning process.


 

Following are proposed to be taken up under NamamiGange program:NRI Ganga Fund