River Cities Alliance (RCA)

River Cities Alliance (RCA): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved an ambitious Action Plan 2025 for the River Cities Alliance (RCA), focusing on enhancing urban river rejuvenation efforts across India.

• About RCA : Aims to promote a comprehensive approach to managing urban rivers, foster inter-city collaboration, and develop Urban River Management Plans (URMPs).

o Launched by: Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

o Membership: 145 member cities.

• About NMCG: It is a flagship program launched by the Government of India, aiming to rejuvenate the Ganga River.

o A society: It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.

o Formation: Created as the implementation arm of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.