The Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in June 2014, is an ambitious government initiative aimed at conserving and rejuvenating the Ganga River. By March 2026, the program has seen a significant investment of Rs. 40,121 crore, with 307 out of 492 projects already completed. These efforts focus on pollution control, sewage treatment, biodiversity enhancement, and ecological health.

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• Namami Gange Programme launched in June 2014 to conserve and rejuvenate the Ganga River.
• Rs. 40,121 crore invested in 492 projects; 307 projects completed by January 2025.
• 127 sewage treatment projects completed, addressing pollution and improving water quality.
• 56 biodiversity and afforestation projects launched; 39 projects completed to enhance river ecosystem.
• Key projects like Varanasi Sewerage (Rs. 274.31 crore) and Bhadohi’s Varuna River treatment (Rs. 127.26 crore) aim to reduce pollution.
• National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Water developed for sustainable water management.
• Afforestation efforts have covered 33,024 hectares along the Ganga’s main stem with Rs. 398 crore.
• Over 143 lakh Indian Major Carp fingerlings released to conserve fish biodiversity.
• 203 sewage infrastructure projects launched to treat 6,255 MLD wastewater.
• Three Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) sanctioned to control industrial pollution.