Ganga Action Plan Overview

A plan initiated by the Indian government, aiming to reduce pollution in the Ganga River.

A significant river in India considered holy, but facing pollution.

The act of reducing or eliminating pollution.

Wastewater from homes and communities, often a major pollutant.

Harmful substances from industrial processes.

Pollution arising from many diffuse sources rather than a single identifiable one.

Enhancement of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water for safe use.

Domestic and industrial wastewater, solid waste, agricultural runoff, pesticides/fertilizers, and animal/human remains contribute to Ganga River pollution.

Renovating existing trunk sewers, outfalls, and sewage treatment plants to prevent sewage from overflowing into the Ganga.

Building interceptors to divert sewage and other liquid waste away from the Ganga.

Upgrading existing and building new sewage treatment plants to recover resources like bioenergy and increase potential revenue.

A committee created by the Central Ganga Authority to track and improve the Ganga Action Plan implementation.

A program to improve the Ganges River's water quality and sanitation by addressing pollution sources and infrastructure improvements.

A critical evaluation of contamination levels and sources, assessing shortfalls and gaps in existing pollution control measures.

Developing a more balanced plan for using Ganga water in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and forests.

Implementing sustainable approaches for utilizing the resources of the Ganga River, while maintaining its ecological integrity.

Documents submitted are checked for plagiarism using special software; if plagiarism is found, the submission is rejected.

The competition has two stages. Round 1 requires an abstract submission; Round 2 requires a presentation of the concept to judges.

Teams submit an abstract solution, outlining their concept by April 15. Includes background, problem statement, technical aspects, solution description, flow chart and performance estimate.

Selected teams present their concept in Round 2 to judges on April 18, presenting the feasibility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness of their plan.

Abstract solutions need concepts, theories, technical aspects, detailed specifications (block diagrams/flowcharts), a description of operations and predicted performance estimates.

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A plan to clean the Ganga River, involving multiple stakeholders and phases.

Addressing a problem from all perspectives and by involving many parties.

Open communication and honesty in a plan's implementation.

Contamination of a river by various sources, including sewage, industrial waste.

Facilities that process wastewater to make it safer for the environment.

The process of assessing the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water.

Different ways of raising money, including governments (local, state, and central) and external aid agencies.

Using rivers and canals for transportation.

Involving local residents in the process to better understand the issues and concerns.