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    The Ganga Action Plan was initiated in 1985 by the Government of India under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to address the rampant pollution and degradation of the Ganga River. Phase I focused on cleaning the Ganga in 25 towns and established sewage treatment plants. Phase II expanded the plan to other tributaries and 160 towns across 20 states. While significant progress has been made in reducing pollution, challenges remain like inadequate infrastructure, illegal mining, and untreated industrial waste. Continued commitment and involvement of local communities will be needed to fully restore the Ganga River.

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    The Ganga Action Plan was initiated in 1985 by the Government of India under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to address the rampant pollution and degradation of the Ganga River. Phase I focused on cleaning the Ganga in 25 towns and established sewage treatment plants. Phase II expanded the plan to other tributaries and 160 towns across 20 states. While significant progress has been made in reducing pollution, challenges remain like inadequate infrastructure, illegal mining, and untreated industrial waste. Continued commitment and involvement of local communities will be needed to fully restore the Ganga River.

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    The Ganga Action Plan was initiated in 1985 by the Government of India under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to address the rampant pollution and degradation of the Ganga River. Phase I focused on cleaning the Ganga in 25 towns and established sewage treatment plants. Phase II expanded the plan to other tributaries and 160 towns across 20 states. While significant progress has been made in reducing pollution, challenges remain like inadequate infrastructure, illegal mining, and untreated industrial waste. Continued commitment and involvement of local communities will be needed to fully restore the Ganga River.

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    The Ganga Action Plan was initiated in 1985 by the Government of India under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to address the rampant pollution and degradation of the Ganga River. Phase I focused on cleaning the Ganga in 25 towns and established sewage treatment plants. Phase II expanded the plan to other tributaries and 160 towns across 20 states. While significant progress has been made in reducing pollution, challenges remain like inadequate infrastructure, illegal mining, and untreated industrial waste. Continued commitment and involvement of local communities will be needed to fully restore the Ganga River.

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    ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

    THE GANGA ACTION PLAN


    The Ganga, often referred to as the lifeline of India, holds immense cultural,
    religious, and ecological significance. However, over the years, rampant pollution
    and unchecked human activities have severely degraded the river's water quality.
    To address this pressing issue, the Government of India under the leadership of
    Shri Rajeev Gandhi, India's then-Prime Minister, initiated the Ganga Action Plan
    (GAP) in 1985.
    The Ganga Action Plan Phase I (GAP I) was the government's first attempt to clean
    the Ganga River. Based on a 1984 CPCB survey, the plan estimated sewage
    generated from 25 Class I towns at 1340 million liters per day. Due to resource
    constraints, only 882 mld of pollution abatement works were undertaken. 261
    projects were sanctioned, with 259 completed and two sewage treatment plants
    in Bihar in the final stage of completion. The GAP I was closed in 2000, with a
    completion cost of Rs.452 crore, including the costs of Patna and Munger.
    It was followed by The Ganga Action Plan Phase-II (GAP II), covering major
    tributaries, Ganga and Yamuna Action Plans and the action plans for other
    tributaries of Ganga, including Damodar and Gomti. The GAP 2 was extended to
    other rivers of India under a separate scheme called- the National River
    Conservation Plan (NRCP). After the launch of the NRCP in 1995, the Ganga Action
    Plan Phase 2 was merged with it. The program now covers 34 rivers in 160 towns
    across 20 states, focusing on pollution abatement.
    While the Ganga Action Plan has made significant strides in mitigating pollution
    and restoring the Ganga's ecological balance, numerous challenges persist. Some
    of the notable achievements include the establishment of sewage treatment
    plants, the reduction of industrial pollution, and the successful implementation of
    riverfront development projects. However, challenges such as inadequate
    infrastructure, encroachments, illegal mining, and the presence of untreated
    industrial effluents continue to pose obstacles to the comprehensive rejuvenation
    of the river.
    To conclude it could be said that, the Ganga Action Plan represents a crucial
    initiative undertaken by the Indian government to restore the pristine glory of the
    Ganga River. Through its different phases, the plan has demonstrated progress in
    reducing pollution and promoting sustainable river management practices.
    However, the journey towards a cleaner Ganga is an ongoing process that requires
    continuous efforts, technological advancements, and active participation from all
    stakeholders. Sustained commitment, stricter enforcement of regulations, and the
    integration of local communities' knowledge and engagement will be vital in
    ensuring the long-term success of the Ganga Action Plan. Only by joining hands
    and working collectively can we preserve the cultural and ecological heritage of
    one of the India's most revered rivers.

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