India, April 25 -- In a major move towards sustainable urban river rejuvenation, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved the 2025 annual master plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA), setting forth a dynamic roadmap of initiatives aimed at embedding river-sensitive planning into India's urban development framework.
The approved plan outlines a robust agenda that includes capacity-building programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, technical tool development, expert consultation, and thematic case studies—all geared toward integrating river considerations into urban growth.
Formed in 2021 under the leadership of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, RCA now comprises 145 member citie...