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TMI BlogJal Shakti minister underscores need for tech-driven approach to conserve GangaX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Jal Shakti minister underscores need for tech-driven approach to conserve Ganga X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he Jal Shakti ministry. Paatil suggested while chairing the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated and technology-driven approach. He emphasised the importance of timely execution of projects, strict pollution control measures and enhanced inter-minister ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ial coordination. The meeting saw participation from key stakeholders across ministries and state governments, including Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Chaudhary. The meeting included a comprehensive review of the Namami Gange Mission, which oversees 492 projects across 10 states with a total budget of Rs 40,121 crore. Paatil highlighted the successful completion of 307 p ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... rojects worth Rs 19,478 crore. The minister noted that 3,346 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage treatment capacity has been created and 4,543 km of sewerage network completed. These measures aim to prevent the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Ganga and strengthen long-term pollution control mechanisms. The ETF also reviewed compliance with Environmental Flow (e-Flow) norms as man ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... dated by the 2018 gazette notification. This ensures regulated water flows from Devprayag to Haridwar and up to Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh. A significant focus of the meeting was the government's ongoing efforts to curb industrial pollution. Paatil reviewed the results of the seventh round of inspections covering 4,246 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) along the Ganga Basin. While 2,6 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 82 industries were found compliant with pollution control norms, the statement said stringent action has been taken against the violators. The minister reiterated that strict industrial monitoring remains a top priority for restoring the Ganga's purity. The meeting marked the inauguration of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Layer and Dashboard, a cutting-edge platform for real-time wetl ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... and monitoring. Paatil emphasised the critical role of wetlands in flood buffering, biodiversity conservation and groundwater recharge. Additionally, the minister highlighted the adoption of drone and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology for precise drain mapping along the Ganga main stem. The ETF also reviewed progress on aquifer mapping in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, particularly in t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he Prayagraj-Kanpur stretch. The minister applauded the scientific advancements in water resource management, including the development of a 3D resistivity map of aquifers and a paleochannel map. These tools are instrumental in identifying 159 recharge sites to enhance groundwater reserves and sustain river flow. Paatil urged all stakeholders to accelerate implementation efforts, ensuring th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e long-term protection of the Ganga's ecosystem while balancing ecological preservation with sustainable development. PTI UZM UZM KSS KSS X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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