(a) whether the Union Government has taken any concrete and corrective steps for the improvement of riverside bathing ghats and ferry ghats on the western banks of river Bhagirathi; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the future plan in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)
(a) & (b) Under Namami Gange Programme 4 projects for the improvement of the ghats on the western bank of the river Bhagirathi have been taken up at the cost of Rs.5.02 crore in Purba Bardhman district as per the details mentioned below. The projects are at different stages of implementation.
SL No. Name of the Ghat Municipality
1 Ballavpara Jetty / Ferry Ghat Katwa
Burning Ghat
2 Narshkumar & Military Ghat Kalna
Ferry Ghat
3 Narshkumar & Military Ghat Agradwip
Ferry Ghat
4 Ferry Ghat Dainhat
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