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    Question

    Which one of the following is not a correct description

    of the Namami Gange Programme ?
    A It is an initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It primarily covers villages in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It aims to make villages on the banks of the river Ganga open defecation-free. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It aims to transform some villages on the banks of the river Ganga as Ganga Grams. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Namami Gange Programme (NGP) ​‘Namami Gange Programme’ is an Integrated Conservation Mission. It was approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014 with budget outlay of Rs.20,000 Crore. It aims to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

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