Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], November 14 (ANI): Uttarakhand State has obtained in-principle approval for the management of Ganga river water air pollution below the Namami Gange Project, costing roughly Rs 135 crore on Tuesday.
“Uttarakhand State has received in-principle approval in the 52nd Executive Committee meeting of the National Clean Ganga Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India for the control of Ganga river water pollution under the Namami Gange Project, costing approximately Rs 135 crore,” the Chief Minister’s workplace stated in a press launch.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
“The approved project involves tapping 9 drains falling into the Khoh river flowing in Kotdwar city of Pauri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand district and 21 MLD. Consent has been granted for the construction of sewage treatment plant at a cost of approximately Rs 135 crore,” the CMO added.
Khoh River flows from Kotdwar City and joins the Ramganga River, which is later a serious tributary of the Ganga River.
The building of the undertaking is not going to solely enhance the ecosystem of the Khoh and Ramganga rivers however may even cease the circulation of contaminated water within the Ganga River. (ANI)