Correct option is E
The
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was actually launched in
2014 as part of the
Namami Gange Programme to clean and rejuvenate the
Ganga river. While there were earlier initiatives to address the pollution of the Ganga (like the
Ganga Action Plan in
1986), the formal launch of the NMCG took place in
2014, not in the years listed in the options.
Information Booster: The
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is an important initiative by the Government of India under the
Namami Gange Programme to address the pollution levels in the
Ganga river. It focuses on activities such as
sewage treatment,
riverfront development, and
public awareness to restore the ecological health of the river. The program was launched in
2014, with the aim of making the Ganga clean and rejuvenating its water quality.