Question

Briefly explain why ganga action plan was implemented in about 10 lines

Answer 1

1. Renovation of existing trunk sewers and outfalls to prevent the overflow of sewage into Ganga;

2. Construction of interceptors to divert flow of sewers and other liquid wastes into Ganga;

3. Renovation of existing sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment plants and installation of new sewage treatment plants to recover the maximum possible resources especially bio- energy to operate the pumping and treatment plants and derive maximum possible revenue;

4. Biological conservation measures based on proven techniques

Answer 2

Ganga action plan was implemented because of the level of pollution in ganga and also because it also leading to various diseases