New Delhi, March 7 -- The Namami Gange Programme, launched by the Union Government in 2014, has emerged as a pioneering initiative aimed at restoring the health of the River Ganga.

This ambitious and holistic programme integrates pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement to safeguard the river's environmental integrity and the livelihoods of millions dependent on it.

According to a press statement by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, "The implementation of projects under Namami Gange gained momentum following the establishment of a robust monitoring and financial approval mechanism."

It added, "The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has disbursed Rs 16,648.49 crore out of the avai...