Notes from NEET topper
Ganga Action Plan (GAP):**
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Objective: The Ganga Action Plan was launched with the primary objective of cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganges River (Ganga), considered sacred by millions of people in India. The plan aims to reduce pollution and promote the sustainable management of the river’s resources.
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Phases: Similar to the YAP, the GAP has been implemented in multiple phases. The first phase began in 1985, and subsequent phases followed.
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Activities: The GAP includes activities such as the construction of sewage treatment plants, sewage interception and diversion projects, and efforts to control industrial pollution. It also focuses on the conservation of the river’s biodiversity and the promotion of afforestation along its banks.
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Challenges: The Ganges River faces extensive pollution due to the discharge of sewage, industrial waste, and agricultural runoff. It is essential to address these issues to restore the river’s ecological balance and provide clean water to the communities that depend on it.