Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) revitalise the Ganga River
Explanation:
The Namami Gange Programme is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India in 2014 to address the issue of pollution and ensure the rejuvenation of the Ganga River. The primary goals of this programme include:
- River Rejuvenation: Cleaning and rejuvenating the river to restore its ecological balance.
- Pollution Abatement: Reducing pollution caused by untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and other waste.
- Biodiversity Conservation: Protecting and conserving aquatic life, including species like the Gangetic dolphin.
- Aforestation: Increasing tree cover in the Ganga basin to enhance groundwater recharge and maintain ecological balance.
- The programme's main goal is to revitalise the Ganga River by improving its water quality, enhancing biodiversity, and ensuring the long-term health of the river ecosystem.
- Other options like promoting religious rituals, boosting tourism, or increasing the water supply for drinking purposes are not primary goals of this programme.
