National Ganga River Basin Authority

Indian government organization

Also known as: NGRBA

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The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was an Indian government organization established in 2009 as a successor to the Ganga Action Plan (GAP). Its primary goal was to address the severe pollution of the Ganges River. The NGRBA aimed to implement projects to reduce pollution levels, conserve the river's ecosystem, and raise public awareness.

Despite its establishment, the NGRBA faced criticism for inaction in its early years. In 2014, the Namami Gange program was launched by the Indian government with integrated development plans for the Ganges, focusing on surface cleaning, sewage treatment infrastructure, ecological renewal, and public awareness. By 2022, significant progress had been made in improving water quality and expanding sewage treatment capacity.1

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…a new government organization, the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), was launched as a successor to the GAP. The NGRBA also faced criticism for inaction in its early years of existence.
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…a new government organization, the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), was launched as a successor to the GAP. The NGRBA also faced criticism for inaction in its early years of existence.
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