Govt proposes Rs. 4,200 cr for Ganga conservation.

The NDA government has announced major plans to clean up and harness the economic potential of the Ganga, while carrying out studies on linking major rivers to make them navigable.

The budget proposes an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission called 'Namami Gange' with funds worth Rs. 2,037 crore, besides setting up a Non-Resident Indian Fund for special projects on the river.

A policy to encourage Indian controlled vessels to boost sea-borne trade and employment is on the cards, besides developing the Ganga as a waterway at a cost of Rs. 4,200 crore to transport cargo.

Hindustan Times