Question

The Clean Ganga Fund has been operationalized under Namami Gange programme. Consider the following statements about Clean Ganga Fund:

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 3
• D. All 1,2,3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Only 1 and 2

Clean Ganga Fund is open to all for donations – domestic as well as international(NRI & PIO)

The following broad activities will be financed from the Fund:

• Activities outlined under the ‘Namami Gange’ programme for cleaning of river Ganga.’
• Control of non-point pollution from agricultural runoff, human defecation, cattle wallowing, etc.
• Setting up of waste treatment and disposal plants along the river around the cities.
• Conservation of the biotic diversity of the river.
• Community based activities to reduce polluting human interface with the river.
• Development of public amenities including activities such as Ghat redevelopment.
• Research and Development and innovative projects.
• Research and Development projects and innovative projects for new technology and processes for cleaning the river.
• Independent oversight through intensive monitoring and real time reporting.
• Any other activity as approved by the Trust.

Rejuvenation implies

Aviral Dhara – continuous flow

1. Nirmal Dhara – unpolluted flow
2. Ecological and geological integrity

Main features of the fund:

Open to all – domestic as well as international (NRI & PIO)

First time an independent trust with eminent people leading it

Donation would be recognized.

More than resource mobilization, this fund will help bring innovation and technological know-how and connect citizens with this national cause.