Context: The holistic approach adopted under the ‘Namami Gange’ project brings together public policy, technology intervention, and community participation to restore the Ganga’s purity and biodiversity.
Causes for Ganga pollution: An increase in population, coupled with unregulated industrialization and unsustainable agricultural practices, has led to a significant rise in pollutants in the river.
‘Sangam Approach’: The ‘Namami Gange’ project’s holistic approach brings together public policy, technology intervention, and community participation to rejuvenate River Ganga.