Following are proposed to be taken up under NamamiGange program:

(i) Nirmal Dhara- ensuring sustainable municipal sewage management

♤ Project prioritization in coordination with Ministry of Urban Development.

♤ Incentive for states to take up projects on Ganga Main-stem by providing an additional share of central grants for sewerage infrastructure.

♤ Uniform standards for both MoUD scheme and NamamiGangeprogramme, 10 years mandatory O&M by

the same service provider at par with NGRBA programme and PPP, Mandatory reuse of treated water

♤ Expanding coverage of sewerage infrastructure in 118 urban habitations on banks of Ganga- estimated cost by MoUD is Rs 51000 Crores

(ii) Nirmal Dhara- managing sewage from Rural Areas

♤ Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation scheme for all Ganga bank Gram Panchayts (1632) free from open defecation by 2022, at a cost of Rs 1700 Crores as central share

(iii) NirmalDhara- managing Industrial discharge

♤ Making Zero Liquid Discharge mandatory

♤ Rationalized water tariff to encourage reuse

♤ Real time water quality monitoring

(iv) AviralDhara

♤ Enforcing River Regulatory Zones on Ganga Banks

♤ Rational agricultural practices, efficient irrigation methods

♤ Restoration and conservation of wetlands

(v) Ensuring ecological rejuvenation by conservation of aquatic life and biodiversity

(vi) Promotion of Tourism and Shipping in a rational and sustainable manner

(vii) Knowledge Management on Ganga through Ganga Knowledge Centre leading to a Ganga University of River Sciences