Special Campaign‑6: Achievements of the Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Conservation Department
Summary
- Completed 45 major water‑resource projects across 12 states, strengthening irrigation and flood control infrastructure.
- Commissioned 120 new sewage‑treatment plants adding a total of 4,800 MLD capacity to improve Ganga's water quality.
- Developed 250 km of riverfronts and constructed 350 km of embankments for flood mitigation and river‑bank stabilization.
- Implemented an integrated river‑basin management system and a real‑time flood‑early‑warning network for the Ganga basin.
Key Facts
- · 45 projects finished in 12 states under Special Campaign‑6.
- · 120 sewage‑treatment plants were added.
- · Total new sewage‑treatment capacity = 4,800 MLD.
- · 250 km of riverfront development undertaken.
- · 350 km of embankments and flood‑mitigation structures built.
- · Integrated river‑basin management system operational.
- · Real‑time flood‑early‑warning network covering the Ganga basin.
Why it matters
Enhanced water‑resource infrastructure and Ganga‑cleaning measures directly support national water‑security goals, the Swachh Bharat Mission, and climate‑resilient flood management, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and preserving a culturally vital river.
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