Namami Gange Agreement For Development Of Sewage Infrastructure

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 21-12-2023

Namami Gange Agreement For Development Of Sewage Infrastructure

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A tripartite agreement was executed in New Delhi for the development of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and other infrastructure in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

The agreement involved the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, and M/s Meerut STP Pvt. Ltd. The Director General of NMCG was present during the signing of this agreement.

Target to complete the project by 2025:

The total cost of the project under Hybrid Annuity PPP mode is Rs 369.74 crore and it is targeted to be completed by December, 2025.
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved the project to construct a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a total capacity of 220 MLD. It also includes other works like development of Interception and Diversion (I&D) structures, laying of I&D network, sewage pumping station with operation and maintenance for 15 years etc.

Project Objective:

The objective of this project is to solve the existing sewage problems in Meerut city and its consequent sewage pollution in Kali river.

Benefits from the project:

After completion of this project, there will be no discharge of untreated sewage from Meerut city into Kali River (East), thereby reducing pollution.
River Kali (East) joins River Ganga near Kannauj and completion of this project will also help in reduction of pollution of river Ganga.

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):

NMCG was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in August 2011.
NMCG acts as the implementation arm of the National Ganga Council.

Functions of NMCG:

The major functions of NMCG can be summed up in the following points:
To implement the program of National Ganga Council.
Implementation of the Ganga River Basin Project supported by the World Bank.
To maintain continuity of water flow without changes due to natural weather changes.
To increase and maintain surface runoff and groundwater.
To revive and maintain the natural vegetation of the area.
To conserve and regenerate the aquatic biodiversity as well as riparian biodiversity of the Ganga River Basin.
To allow public participation in the process of conservation, rejuvenation and management of the river.
To do all such work which is necessary for achieving the objectives of the National Ganga Council.