NMCG organized ‘Ganga Utsav’ in New Delhi

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organized the ‘Ganga Utsav’ in Major Dhyanchand stadium in New Delhi to mark the 11th anniversary of Ganga being declared as national river. It was organized in coordination with Union Jal Shakti Ministry.

About Ganga Utsav

The event was organised in a bid to create awareness and gather public participation in efforts to clean River Ganga and its tributaries. It is celebrated every year on 4 November because Ganga was declared as the country’s national river on this day in 2008.

Such events play an important role in drawing public attention to the cause of Ganga and play a vital role in creating general awareness about keeping Ganga and its tributaries clean. Besides, it also showcases the efforts being put in by NMCG and Union ministry to maintain the ‘aviralta’ and purity of river Ganga.

Several students also participated in the event, where they learned methods to save the river and had an interactive session with Director-General of NMCG Rajiv Ranjan Mishra about conservation of river waters.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019