What is the name of Ganga cleanup program launched in 2014?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Namami Gange

• Namami Gange is the flagship Ganga cleanup programme launched by the Government of India in 2014.

• It is a comprehensive river rejuvenation programme aimed at cleaning, conserving, and restoring the Ganga river.

• Key Features of Namami Gange:

  • Launched in June 2014 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

  • Focuses on sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and public awareness.

  • Covers Ganga and its tributaries across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

  • Managed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).