Jal Shakti Minister Flags Off Rafting Expedition To Raise Awareness On Ganga Rejuvenation In Uttarakhand

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) aims to ensure effective abatement of pollution and rejuvenation of the river Ganga and to maintain minimum ecological flows in the river with improved water quality.

Devprayag: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday flagged off the rafting expedition called ‘Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan’ or `Ganga Calling Campaign’, which has been organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga. The month-long river rafting expedition between Devprayag in Uttarakhand and Ganga Sagar in West Bengal is to create awareness on water conservation. On the occasion, the minister distributed awards to students of various schools for their contribution towards spreading awareness about cleanliness at the Ganga ghats. The minister also accompanied the rafting team from Devprayag to Rishikesh. [Readmore]

Govt plans to update national water policy: Jal Shakti Minister

National Bureau of Water Use Efficiency to be set up, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Centre plans to come out with an updated version of the National Water Policy with key changes in water governance structure and regulatory framework, besides setting up a National Bureau of Water Use Efficiency, said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Jal Shakti. [Readmore]

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launches Ganga Aamantran – a unique initiative to connect with Ganga’s Stakeholders

New Delhi: The ‘Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan’ is a pioneering and historic exploratory open-water rafting and kayaking expedition on the Ganga River to be held between 10th October 2019 to 11 November 2019. Starting at Devprayag and culminating at Ganga Sagar, the expedition will cover the entire streatch of over 2500 kms of the Ganga River.[Readmore]