Question : Army Battalions for Ganga Cleaning

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state the guidelines by the Government has framed and the specific role the Army battalions have to follow under the National Clean Ganga Mission?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) The Concept of Ganga Task Force is based on the existing Eco Task Force. It is envisaged that Ganga Task Force under National Mission for Clean Ganga shall be responsible for i) plantation of trees in upper reaches and banks of Ganga, ii) strengthening of pollution monitoring mechanism on ground, iii) management of public awareness and participation programmes, and (iv) assistance in management of Ghats especially during major congregations. Out of which they have started performing task related with plantation, awareness etc.

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