Lok Sabha Question No. 2020 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Status of Namami Gange Programme
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Tanuj Punia, Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Shri Karti P Chidambaram, Dr. Kirsan Namdeo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2020

ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## STATUS OF NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME

## 2020.   SHRI TANUJ PUNIA:

SHRI KARTI P CHIDAMBARAM:

Dr. PRASHANT YADAORAO PADOLE:

Dr. KIRSAN NAMDEO:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  indicating  the  name  and  number  of  monitored  stretches  under  the  Namami  Gange programme which continue to record dangerously high levels of bacterial (faecal coliform) contamination, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the details on the status of sewage infrastructure components under the said programme, specifically the number of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) planned and those which are fully functional, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised so far under the said programme, component, year and State/UT-wise; and
- (d) the concrete steps being taken by the Government to expedite the completion of pending sewage/STP projects, improve fund utilisation and accelerate river-rejuvenation outcomes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

- (a) As  per  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB),  manual  water  quality  monitoring  of  river  Ganga  is carried out at 112 locations across five Ganga main-stem States- Uttarakhand-19; Uttar Pradesh-41; Bihar33; Jharkhand-04; and West Bengal-15. Based on the water quality data (median values) of river Ganga for the year 2025 (January to August), the following observations are made.

As per CPCB report on Polluted River Stretch (PRS) 2025 following information about Ganga main stem pollution is available:

## Ganga Main Stem - State-wise Comparison (2018 vs 2025)

| State        | 2018 Polluted Stretch   | Priority (2018)   | 2025 Polluted Stretch   | Priority (2025)   | Trend/Observation        |         |
|--------------|-------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------|---------|
| Uttarakhand  | Haridwar →Sultanpur     | IV                | No PRS                  | -                 | Improved and PRS removed | stretch |
| UttarPradesh | Kannauj→ Varanasi       | IV                | Bijnor →Tarighat        | IV / V            | Partially improved       |         |

| Bihar       | Buxar to Bhagalpur        | V   | Bhagalpur D/S→ Khalgaon D/S V   | Marginal   |
|-------------|---------------------------|-----|---------------------------------|------------|
| Jharkhand   | No PRS                    | -   | No PRS -                        | -          |
| West Bengal | Triveni → Diamond Harbour | III | Baharampore→ Diamond Harbour V  | improved   |

Based on the water quality data (median values) of the river Ganga for the year 2025 (January to August), the following observations are made:

- (i) pH & Dissolved Oxygen (DO) are the most critical parameters of river health. The pH & DO of River Ganga meet the required norms for bathing criteria at all the locations of River Ganga.
- (ii) Water quality of river Ganga is conforming with the bathing criteria w.r.t. Bio-
- -chemical  Oxygen  Demand  (BOD)  in  the  entire  stretch  of  river  Ganga  in  Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Bihar & West Bengal, except the following locations/stretches:
- -Farrukhabad to Purana Rajapur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- -Dalmau, Raibareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- -D/s  Mirzapur  to  Tarighat,  Ghazipur  (except  two  locations  namely  U/s  Varanasi,  After confluence Gomti & U/s Ghazipur) in Uttar Pradesh.
- (iii)        Water quality of river Ganga is conforming with the bathing criteria w.r.t. Faecal Coliform in the entire stretch of river Ganga in Uttarakhand & Jharkhand except following locations/stretches:
-  stretch  from  (i)  U/s  Kannauj  to  Purana  Rajapur,  Kanpur  (except  Nanamau  Bridge, Kanpur) (ii) D/s Mirzapur to Tarighat, Ghazipur (except U/s Varanasi) in Uttar Pradesh
-  NIT Gandhi ghat and U/s Munger in Bihar
-  Behrampore to Gorabazaar and Shitlatala Palta to Patikali (except Diamond Harbour) in West Bengal
- (b) Under Namami Gange Programme, a total of 216 number of sewerage infrastructure projects at a cost of ₹ 34,809 crores have been taken up for the remediation of polluted river areas with treatment capacity of 6,561 Million Liters per Day (MLD). Of which, 138 STP projects with a capacity of 3,806 MLD have been completed and made operational. The details of sanctioned and completed Sewerage Infrastructure Projects, State/UT-wise, are given below:

## List of Sewerage Infrastructure Projects Sanctioned and Completed under NMCG

| Sl. No.   | State/Others   | Total No. of Projects Sanctioned                          | Total No. of Projects Sanctioned   |
|-----------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Sl. No.   | State/Others   | Total No. of Projects SanctionedNo. of Projects Completed |                                    |
| 1         | Uttarakhand    | 42                                                        | 38                                 |
| 2         | Uttar Pradesh. | 80                                                        | 49                                 |
| 3         | Bihar          | 39                                                        | 21                                 |
| 4         | Jharkhand      | 5                                                         | 2                                  |
| 5         | West Bengal    | 33                                                        | 16                                 |

| 6   | Haryana           | 2                 |   2 |
|-----|-------------------|-------------------|-----|
| 7   | Delhi             | 10                |   9 |
| 8   | Himachal Pradesh1 | Himachal Pradesh1 |   1 |
| 9   | Rajasthan         | 1                 |   0 |
| 10  | Madhya Pradesh    | 3                 |   0 |
|     | Sub Total         | 216               | 138 |

- (c) The year-wise details of the budgetary provision (Revised Estimates) and the amount disbursed by the NMCG for implementation of projects/ interventions under the Namami Gange Programme since inception up to 30 November 2025 are at Annexure I .

The  amount  disbursed  to  various  agencies  including  State  Missions  for  Clean  Ganga,  compiled State-wise is at Annexure-II and component-wise disbursements are at Annexure-III

- (d) To Expedite  Sewage/STP  Projects  and  Improve  fund  Utilization,  there  is  regular  review  by  Hon'ble Cabinet Minister through Empowered Task Force (ETF), by Secretary (DoWR) through Central Monitoring Committee, and by Director General (NMCG). In addition to this, following measures have been taken to accelerate River Rejuvenation:
- i. Sustainable  O&M  through  Hybrid  Annuity  Model  (HAM): HAM  introduced  long-term  O&M with performance-linked annuity payments, ensuring continuous, high-quality operation.
- ii. KPI-Based Payments and Digital Monitoring: Continuous Online Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) and SCADA ensure real-time tracking of key performance indicators like BOD, COD etc
- iii. Strengthened Interception & Diversion (I&D): New I&D structures have been constructed to tap major drains before they enter the river. This increased inflow to STPs and reduced untreated discharge.
- iv. Modern  Treatment  Technologies: New  STPs  use  technologies  like  SBR,  MBBR  and  A2O processes. Effluent standards have been tightened to BOD ≤ 10 mg/l to ensure higher treatment quality.
- v. Septage and Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) For unsewered towns, FSTPs and co-treatment at STPs address septage-related pollution entering drains.
- vi. Third-Party  Assessment  and  Quality  Assurance: Agencies  such  as  IITs  and  other  reputed institutes/agencies  provide  independent  verification  of  Detailed  Project  Reports  (DPRs)  and  if required, construction, commissioning, and performance parameters.
- vii. For industrial pollution abatement, 3 nos. of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) have been sanctioned, i.e., Jajmau CETP (20 MLD), Banther CETP (4.5 MLD), and Mathura CETP

(6.25 MLD). Two projects, Mathura CETP (6.25 MLD) and Jajmau CETP (20 MLD), have been completed;

- viii. Annual inspection of Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs):Inspection of GPIs started in 2017. In 2025, 3,726 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) were inventoried in the 8th round of inspection. So far,  3,023  GPIs  out  of  3,726  GPIs  have  been  inspected  through  TPA  (8th  round).  Among these, 204 were found self-closed and 1,347 were operational. Among 1,347 operational GPIs, 966 were found to comply and 381 were found non-compliant. Among 381 non-complying GPIs, SCN was issued to 379 GPIs and closure direction was issued to 2 GPIs.
- ix. At NMCG, an online dashboard 'PRAYAG' has been operationalized for continuous monitoring of river water quality; the performance of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) etc. on the Ganga and Yamuna River;
- x. NMCG successfully implemented the minimum e-flow norms notified in October 2018, ensuring continuous  environmental  flow  in  the  river  Ganga.  Regular  compliance  is  being  effectively monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
- xi. Biodiversity Conservation: Seven Biodiversity Parks in seven districts (Mirzapur, Bulandshahar, Hapur, Budaun, Ayodhya, Bijnore and Pratapgarh) of Uttar Pradesh and 5 priority wetlands in Uttar Pradesh (3), Bihar (1) and Jharkhand (1) have been sanctioned
- xii. NMCG, through the State Forest Department, has implemented a forestry intervention project along  the  main  stem  of  river  Ganga.  33,024  hectares  area  have  been  afforested  with  an expenditure of about ₹ 414 crores;
- xiii. A total of 160 lakhs of Indian Major Carp (IMC) fingerlings have been ranched in the Ganga since  2017  to  conserve  fish  biodiversity  and  prey  base  for  river  Dolphins,  and  ensure  the livelihood of fishers in the Ganga basin under the special project implemented by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI);
- xiv. Science-based species restoration programme, rescue, and rehabilitation programme for aquatic species  like  Dolphins,  Otters,  Hilsa,  Turtles,  and  Ghariyal  in  collaboration  with  Wild  Life Institute of India (WII), Dehradun and State Forest Department, have  shown  marked improvements in biodiversity  with increased sightings of Dolphins, Otters, Hilsa, Turtles, and other riverine species;
- xv. 'Ganga Knowledge Portal' is a pioneering initiative developed in-house by the National Mission for  Clean  Ganga,  serving  as  a  centralized  repository  for  comprehensive  resources  on  water resource  management.  This  platform  is  engineered  to  facilitate  access  for  students,  research scholars,  stakeholders,  and  the  general  public  to  a  vast  array  of  materials  (1,295  documents), including  journals,  publications,  books,  technical  articles,  research  reports;  data  sets  (District

River Maps, STP performance and river atlas) and coffee table books. By concentrating on the intricacies  of  water  resource  challenges,  Ganga  Knowledge  portal  aims  to  enhance  awareness and foster informed decision-making in this critical sector;

- xvi. A total no. of 139 District Ganga Committees (DGC) have been constituted which conducts 4M (Monthly, Mandated, Minuted, and Monitored) meetings regularly. As of October 2025, more than 4,632+ meetings have been conducted;
- xvii. Ganga Task Force (GTF) was raised in the state of Uttar Pradesh to assist NMCG in carrying out its  mandated  tasks,  such  as  (a)  Plantation  of  trees  to  check  soil  erosion;  (b)  Management  of Public  Awareness  /  Participation  campaigns;  (c)  Patrolling  of  Sensitive  Rivers  Areas  for Biodiversity protection; (d) Patrolling of Ghats, etc.;
- xviii. Comprehensive  public  awareness  campaigns  have  been  undertaken  to  instill  a  sense  of responsibility  and  engagement  among  the  public  in  efforts  to  clean  and  conserve  the  Ganga River. These include - Ganga Utsav, Nadi Utsav, regular cleanathons and plantation drives, Ghat Par  Yoga,  Ganga  Aartis,  etc.  The  efforts  are  also  supported  by  dedicated  cadres  of  Ganga saviours, such as Ganga Praharis, Ganga Vichar Manch, etc.

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## ANNEXURE-I

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2020 TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  11.12.2025  REGARDING  'STATUS  OF  NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME'.

The year-wise details of the Budget Estimate, Revised Estimate and the amount disbursed by the NMCG [from FY 2014-15 to 2025-26 (till 30 November)]

(Rs. in crore)

| Namami Gange   | F.Y.                   | Budgetary Provision (Revised Estimate)   | Disbursement NMCG   | by   |
|----------------|------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------|------|
| Phase-I        | 2014-15                | 2,053.00                                 | 170.99              |      |
| Phase-I        | 2015-16                | 1,650.00                                 | 602.30              |      |
| Phase-I        | 2016-17                | 1,675.00                                 | 1,062.81            |      |
| Phase-I        | 2017-18                | 3,023.42                                 | 1,625.01            |      |
| Phase-I        | 2018-19                | 2,370.00                                 | 2,626.54            |      |
| Phase-I        | 2019-20                | 1,553.44                                 | 2,673.09            |      |
| Phase-I        | 2020-21                | 1,300.00                                 | 1,339.97            |      |
| Phase-II       | 2021-22                | 1,900.00                                 | 1,892.70            |      |
| Phase-II       | 2022-23                | 2,500.00                                 | 2,258.98            |      |
| Phase-II       | 2023-24                | 2,400.00                                 | 2,396.10            |      |
| Phase-II       | 2024-25                | 3,000.00                                 | 2,589.11            |      |
| Phase-II       | 2025-26 (till 30 2025) | 3,400.00*                                | 1,191.98            |      |

(* Budget Estimate)

## Note :-

- (i) Prior to NMCG's transition to the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system, grants released to the NMCG by the Government of India were non-lapsable and unspent grants carried forward from previous years were disbursed in subsequent years.
- (ii) Unspent  grants  amounting  to  Rs.867.12  crore  have  been  refunded  by  various  implementing/ executing agencies to the Consolidated Fund of India.

## ANNEXURE-II

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2020 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 11.12.2025 REGARDING 'STATUS OF NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME'.

## National Mission for Clean Ganga

## Yearly disbursement under Namami Gange Programme State-wise Financial Year 2014-15 to 30 November 2025

Annexure to Parliament Question Dy No.7140 due for reply on 11 December 2025

| Sl.No.   | States           | 2014-15           | 2015-16           | 2016-17           | 2017-18           | 2018-19           | 2019-20           | 2020-21           | 2021-22           | 2022-23           | 2023-24           | 2024-25           | 2025-26*          |
|----------|------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|          |                  | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) | (Rupees in crore) |
| 1        | Uttarakhand      | 4.26 37.04        | 44.03             | 242.49            | 328.94            | 122.28            | 124.82            | 150.75            | 108.97            | 143.86            | 76.20             |                   | 130.25            |
| 2        | Uttar Pradesh    | 74.58 153.35      | 585.15            | 550.12            | 823.77            | 876.68            | 472.46            | 588.14            | 705.21            | 796.26            |                   | 1,225.05          | 582.94            |
| 3        | Bihar            | - 124.23          | 88.07             | 367.18            | 673.03            | 1,185.17          | 193.84            | 292.93            | 873.39            | 837.13            |                   | 420.97            | 72.57             |
| 4        | Jharkhand        | 0.97 27.83        | 49.53             | 21.72             | 86.73             | 30.50             | 28.09             | 13.61             | 3.89              |                   | 32.60             | 157.14            | 41.36             |
| 5        | West Bengal      | 73.85 185.49      | 117.25            | 246.17            | 227.62            | 70.60             | 105.06            |                   | 220.34            | 255.52            | 150.52            | 319.41            | 146.30            |
| 6        | Madhya Pradesh   | - 3.39            | 6.50              | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | 9.50              |                   | 38.45             | 20.00             |
| 7        | Delhi            | - 4.96            | 2.17              | 81.57             | 310.69            |                   | 214.47            | 235.00            | 405.00 77.33      |                   | 161.18            | 39.99             | -                 |
| 8        | Haryana          | - 30.00           | 52.73             | 6.88              | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 | -                 |                   | -                 |
| 9        | Rajasthan        | - -               | 20.00             | -                 | 1.25              | -                 | -                 | 50.00             | -                 | -                 | -                 |                   | -                 |
| 10       | Himachal Pradesh | - -               |                   | -                 | -                 | -                 | 1.25              | 2.50              | -                 | -                 |                   | -                 | -                 |

Note 1 : State-wise disbursements indicated above include funds released to (I) State Missions for Clean Ganga for Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and associated infrastructure, (ii) State Forest Departments for Afforestation and Biodiversity Projects, (iii) STP Projects implemented on Hybrid Annuity Mode, (iv) Central Public Sector Enterprises for RFD/Ghat Projects,  (v) D/o Drinking Water & Sanitation and State Rural Sanitation Missions for SBM/ODF interventions in Ganga Grams and (vi) Industrial Pollution Abatement Projects.

Note 2: Out of the above mentioned disbursement/release by the NMCG, unspent grants amounting to Rs.867.12 crore have been refunded by various implementing/executing agencies to the Consolidated Fund of India

## ANNEXURE-III

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2020 TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  11.12.2025  REGARDING  'STATUS  OF  NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME'.

Components-wise  disbursements/releases  made  by  the  NMCG  from  FY  2014-15  to  2025-26  till  30 November 2025

| Component                                                                                | Amount (Rs. in crore)   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Sewerage Infrastructure Projects including project implemented underHybrid Annuity Model | 15,235                  |
| Industrial Pollution Abatement                                                           | 620                     |
| Ghats , Crematoria& River Front Development                                              | 940                     |
| Ecological Conservation Projects                                                         | 624                     |
| Ecological Task Force                                                                    | 264                     |
| Rural Sanitation Projects                                                                | 953                     |
| Support to Water Quality, Industrial Pollution and Effluent Monitoring                   | 264                     |
| Outreach &Communication                                                                  | 509                     |
| Research &Knowledge Developments                                                         | 301                     |
| Administrative Expenses ofNMCG &SMCGs including contractual payments etc.                | 720                     |

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