Which of the following is NOT an objective of Namami Gange?

Correct option is C

Introduction
The Namami Gange Programme is a flagship initiative of the Union Government to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River. Its core objectives focus on pollution abatement and conservation.
· Development of river front, Cleaning of the river surface, and Monitoring of industrial effluents are all direct objectives of the programme.
· Construction of embankments is primarily a flood control and river training measure, and while it may be done locally, it is NOT a stated, overarching objective of the Namami Gange Programme, which focuses on the river's ecological health.
Information Booster
· Mission: A mission to achieve the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River.
· Core Objectives:
· Pollution Abatement (Sewerage infrastructure, industrial effluent monitoring).
· River Front Development (Ghats and crematoria).
· River Surface Cleaning (Collection of floating solid waste).
· Biodiversity Conservation and Afforestation.
· Exclusion: The programme's focus is on water quality and ecosystem health, not primarily on structural engineering for flood control like the construction of embankments.
· Funding: The programme is a centrally funded, non-lapsable corpus with $100\%$ central government funding.
Additional Points
· Development of river front: Includes the repair, modernization, and construction of ghats and crematoria.
· Cleaning of the river surface: Involves the collection and disposal of floating solid waste.
· Monitoring of industrial effluents: Involves controlling industrial pollution by monitoring compliance with environmental norms.