NMCG Approves Key Ganga Conservation Projects

January 1, 2025

The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently taken place. Chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, this meeting focused on approving vital projects aimed at the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River. The initiatives are designed to promote cleanliness and sustainable development while preserving the river’s environmental and cultural significance.

Approved Projects Overview

The meeting approved projects worth ₹272 crores for Chandauli and Manikpur. These projects aim to enhance the river management system and ensure sustainable waste management solutions.

Chandauli Sewage Treatment Plant

A project in Chandauli, estimated at ₹263 crores, will construct a 45 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). This initiative follows a hybrid annuity model and includes operational and maintenance guarantees for 15 years.

Faecal Sludge Management in Manikpur

In Manikpur, a ₹9 crore Faecal Sludge Management Project has been approved. This project will develop a 15 KLD capacity Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and a 35 KW solar power plant, ensuring eco-friendly operations for five years.

Buxar River Conservation Initiative

A project in Buxar, Bihar, has been approved at a cost of ₹257 crores. This initiative will construct a 50 MLD capacity STP and an additional 1 MLD capacity STP using nature-based solutions. It also includes three interception pumping stations and an 8.68 km sewer network.

Uttarpara-Kotrung Municipality Developments

Several initiatives have been approved for Uttarpara-Kotrung Municipality in West Bengal. An integrated septage treatment plant will be established at a cost of ₹8 crores. This facility will have a 22 KLD capacity and will be based on the DBOT model, ensuring effective operation and maintenance for five years.

Commitment to Environmental Protection

These approved projects represent step towards achieving a pollution-free Ganga and advancing environmental protection efforts. The NMCG continues its commitment to a cleaner and healthier Ganga River, supporting effective river rejuvenation and enhanced sanitation management across multiple states.

Key Facts about the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

The NMCG was established on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as a registered society.
The mission aims to rejuvenate, protect, and manage the River Ganga, addressing its pollution and ensuring sustainable development.
NMCG operates under the National Ganga Council and is supported by State-level Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
It provides financial and technical assistance to states for the implementation of projects aimed at cleaning and conserving the Ganga.

GKToday Notes:
NMCG: The National Mission for Clean Ganga focuses on river conservation. It promotes sustainable development and environmental protection. NMCG’s projects enhance river management and sanitation across multiple states.
DBOT Model: The Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model ensures project sustainability. It integrates construction and operational phases. This model promotes long-term efficiency in infrastructure projects, particularly in waste management and sanitation.
MLD: Million Litres per Day measures water treatment capacity. It indicates the volume of sewage treated daily. This metric is crucial for assessing sewage treatment plant efficiency and environmental impact.
Faecal Sludge Management: This involves treating waste from sanitation facilities. Effective management reduces health risks and environmental pollution. Projects often include treatment plants and solar power for eco-friendly operations.

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