Meeting Overview
The 19th Meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on River Ganga was held on 2 July 2026 under the chairmanship of Shri C.R. Paatil. The meeting reviewed the progress of projects under the Namami Gange Programme.
Project Status
A total of 524 projects have been sanctioned, costing approximately ₹ 43,031 crore. Of these, 363 projects are completed. Significant achievements include the sewage treatment capacity of 6,610 MLD.
Policy Interventions
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