From wetlands to vertical plants, Namami Gange adapts sewage treatment to local needs

October 22, 2026 2:33 PM

From wetlands to vertical plants, Namami Gange adapts sewage treatment to local needs

In the Uttarakhand town of Muni Ki Reti, limited land posed a challenge for sewage treatment. The site had to accommodate wastewater infrastructure near three sewage drains and a stormwater drain, upstream of Rishikesh’s Triveni Ghat. The solution was to build upwards. The resulting four-storey sewage treatment plant, built under the Namami Gange Programme, treats 7.5 million litres a day while occupying approximately 900 square metres. Its vertical design illustrates a central feature of the...

27 Uttarakhand mementos feature in PM gifts e-auction supporting Namami Gange

October 13, 2026 3:25 PM

27 Uttarakhand mementos feature in PM gifts e-auction supporting Namami Gange

A collection of 27 mementos reflecting Uttarakhand’s spiritual heritage, folk traditions and regional identity is featured in the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction, with proceeds supporting the Namami Gange Programme. The gifts presented to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi include framed artworks, photo prints, temple models and other keepsakes associated with the state’s identity as Devbhoomi, or the land of the gods. Four temple models form part of the collection: two depicting...

PM Modi Highlights India’s Water Governance Model as a Lesson for Global South

October 6, 2026 6:32 PM

PM Modi Highlights India’s Water Governance Model as a Lesson for Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article highlighting how India’s water-governance model is offering valuable lessons for the wider Global South, emphasising that water security depends not only on infrastructure but also on effective planning, strong local systems and community participation. “From India, a water-governance model is offering useful lessons for the wider Global South. Water security is not only about building infrastructure but also about good planning, str...

Namami Gange, Varanasi Municipal Corporation launch cleanliness drive after floods

September 25, 2026 2:06 PM

Namami Gange, Varanasi Municipal Corporation launch cleanliness drive after floods

The Namami Gange initiative and Varanasi Municipal Corporation have stepped up cleanliness efforts along the Ganga and its ghats following the recent floods, with teams removing silt, puja materials and other waste from the river and surrounding areas. As part of the ongoing campaign, cleanliness drives are being carried out at various ghats as well as in the Ganga. ‘Gangaputras’ and volunteers are removing puja materials and flood-related waste floating in the river and encouraging people ...

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

September 22, 2026 2:57 PM

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that water security is a shared responsibility requiring stronger systems, scientific solutions and sustained public participation, or Jan Bhagidari. He shared an article by Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil published in an English daily, highlighting India’s efforts to build climate-resilient water management through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, water conservation and technology-driven solutions. PM Modi s...

PM Modi urges people to participate in online auction of souvenirs; proceeds to go to Namami Gange project

September 24, 2025 3:38 PM

PM Modi urges people to participate in online auction of souvenirs; proceeds to go to Namami Gange project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the citizens to take part in the online auction of mementos and gifts that he has received over the past few days and months. “The proceeds from the auction will go towards Namami Gange,” PM Modi also informed in a post on X. He said, “Over the past few days, the online auction for the various gifts I have received during my different programmes has been underway. The auction includes very interesting works which illustrate the culture and ...

Namami Gange Programme achieves major milestones in river Ganga restoration

March 8, 2025 12:01 AM

Namami Gange Programme achieves major milestones in river Ganga restoration

The Namami Gange Programme, launched by the Government of India in 2014, has marked significant progress in its mission to rejuvenate the sacred River Ganga. With an integrated approach encompassing pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement, the initiative stands as a testament to India’s commitment to preserving its most revered river. The programme, backed by a financial outlay of Rs. 42,500 crore, is designed as a long-term investment, ensurin...