01018nam a22001097a 4500008004100000100001700041245004700058260001100105300003100116520075000147773001100897241009b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aSingh, Seema  aGanga rejuvenation and water conservation   aYojana  a68(10), Oct, 2024: p.28-33  aIndia’s iconic Rever Ganga, revered as ‘Maa Ganga’, faces severs  pollution and environmental degradation despite its cultural, spiritual, and  econlogical significance. Launched in 1986, the Ganga Action plan amide to reduce pollution, but its success was limited. The Namani Gange Programme ( 2014) has made significant progress in sewage treatment, riverfront development, and public awareness. However, challenges persist due to inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and groundwater extraction. Restoring the Ganga requires collective effort, financial investment, and suitable practices. It’s not just an environmental challenge, but a moral and spiritual responsibility to safeguard India’s heritage and future.- Reproduced   aYojana