Who is accountable
From the officers who run it up to the minister and the head of government. Names from the Government's official lists.
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga RejuvenationMs. Archana Varma
- Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and SanitationShri Ashok K. K. Meena
- Minister of Jal ShaktiShri C R Patil
- Prime MinisterShri Narendra Modi
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India's rivers are polluted: sewage, industrial waste and garbage need to stop
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Untreated sewage, industrial effluent, garbage and religious offerings pollute many of India's rivers.
What the data says
- The Central Pollution Control Board's 2025 assessment found 296 polluted river stretches on 271 rivers in 32 States and UTs, down from 351 in 2018. Maharashtra had the most (54), followed by Kerala (31).
- The Namami Gange programme for the Ganga had ₹20,000 crore in its first phase (to March 2021) and ₹22,500 crore more until March 2026.
Questions to discuss
- Where should money go first: sewage treatment plants, sewer connections, or running the plants properly?
- What should citizens change in their own habits?
Linked solutions: a dedicated budget, and river etiquette for everyone.
Sources
- Central Pollution Control Board: cpcb.nic.in
- National Mission for Clean Ganga: nmcg.nic.in
- Rajya Sabha — answer on Namami Gange (27 Nov 2024): rsdebate.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/751758/1/…
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