In a significant step toward sustainable urban river management, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has sanctioned the Action Plan 2025 under the River Cities Alliance (RCA). This initiative, backed by the Ministries of Jal Shakti and Housing & Urban Affairs, focuses on embedding river-sensitive planning into city governance across India, aiming for resilience and environmental sustainability.

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• NMCG approved Action Plan 2025 under River Cities Alliance (RCA)
• Focus on river-sensitive urban planning in Indian cities
• RCA is a joint initiative by Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
• RCA now expanded to 145 member cities
• Emphasis on sustainable river management integrated with city development
• Capacity building, technical support, and collaborative governance prioritized
• Aligns with PM’s vision for sustainable development and urban resilience
• Action Plan 2025 sets strategic framework for cities to rejuvenate rivers
• Targets embedding river rejuvenation principles into urban master plans
• Strengthens India’s broader clean river and clean city mission