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What is required to be submitted by teams in Round 1 of the competition?
What is required to be submitted by teams in Round 1 of the competition?
What are the factors on which the panel of judges evaluates the concepts presented in Round 2?
What are the factors on which the panel of judges evaluates the concepts presented in Round 2?
What happens if any duplication is found in the submissions?
What happens if any duplication is found in the submissions?
Which component is NOT part of the required description in Round 1?
Which component is NOT part of the required description in Round 1?
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What is the deadline for teams to submit their abstract solution in Round 1?
What is the deadline for teams to submit their abstract solution in Round 1?
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What is the primary objective of the Ganga Action Plan?
What is the primary objective of the Ganga Action Plan?
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Which method has been successfully developed under the Ganga Action Plan for sewage treatment?
Which method has been successfully developed under the Ganga Action Plan for sewage treatment?
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What percentage of India's population resides in the Ganga Basin?
What percentage of India's population resides in the Ganga Basin?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Ganga Action Plan?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Ganga Action Plan?
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When was the Ganga Action Plan launched?
When was the Ganga Action Plan launched?
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Which of the following is a contributing factor to the pollution of the Ganga river?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the pollution of the Ganga river?
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What innovative approach is mentioned in the Ganga Action Plan for resource recovery?
What innovative approach is mentioned in the Ganga Action Plan for resource recovery?
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What cultural significance does the Ganga river hold?
What cultural significance does the Ganga river hold?
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What should be considered when proposing designs for sewage treatment plants (STPs)?
What should be considered when proposing designs for sewage treatment plants (STPs)?
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Which of the following factors is vital for improving water quality in the Ganges?
Which of the following factors is vital for improving water quality in the Ganges?
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What is necessary for the sustainability of the cleaning plan for the Ganges?
What is necessary for the sustainability of the cleaning plan for the Ganges?
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In what way can religious sentiment be integrated into the Ganga cleaning strategy?
In what way can religious sentiment be integrated into the Ganga cleaning strategy?
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How should the strategy for cleaning the Ganges be tailored?
How should the strategy for cleaning the Ganges be tailored?
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Which entities should be approached for raising funds for the Ganga Action Plan?
Which entities should be approached for raising funds for the Ganga Action Plan?
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What is critical for measuring the quality of river water effectively?
What is critical for measuring the quality of river water effectively?
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What percentage of the country’s total population accounts for the vicinity surrounding the Ganges?
What percentage of the country’s total population accounts for the vicinity surrounding the Ganges?
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What is the primary purpose of renovating existing trunk sewers and outfalls?
What is the primary purpose of renovating existing trunk sewers and outfalls?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of pollution for the Ganga river?
Which of the following is NOT a source of pollution for the Ganga river?
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What aspect of the Central Ganga Authority's monitoring committee is focused on improving the implementation of the action program?
What aspect of the Central Ganga Authority's monitoring committee is focused on improving the implementation of the action program?
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Which conservation measure should be based on proven techniques?
Which conservation measure should be based on proven techniques?
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How frequently is the monitoring committee required to report to the Central Ganga Authority?
How frequently is the monitoring committee required to report to the Central Ganga Authority?
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What is the estimated volume of domestic wastewater entering the Ganga river daily?
What is the estimated volume of domestic wastewater entering the Ganga river daily?
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Which of the following is a suggestion for participants in addressing the Ganga pollution problem?
Which of the following is a suggestion for participants in addressing the Ganga pollution problem?
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What type of pollution is primarily associated with agricultural practices near the Ganga?
What type of pollution is primarily associated with agricultural practices near the Ganga?
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Study Notes
Ganga Action Plan Introduction
- Ganga is considered a holy river in religious scriptures
- Despite its holy status, the Ganges has been overused, abused, and polluted
- The Ganga has been a lifeline for India for ages
- The river's water has been used for drinking, farming, washing, and navigation
- People have a deep sentimental connection and respect for the river, considering it a divine entity
- River flow has reduced due to dams and high water abstraction rates upstream
- Ganga Basin holds about 40% of India's population
- The river stretches 2525 km before meeting the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Sagar
- Urban sewage, industrial waste, and other pollutants contribute to the pollution problem along the river's path
Ganga Action Plan
- Launched by Shri Rajeev Gandhi on January 14, 1986
- Primary objective is pollution abatement and improving water quality
- Focuses on interception, diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and industrial chemical waste
- Other objectives include controlling non-point pollution (agricultural runoff, human/animal waste, and unburnt/half-burnt bodies)
- Aims to conserve biotic diversity and enhance river productivity
- Development of new sewage treatment technologies (like UASB) and afforestation
- Rehabilitation of endangered species (like soft-shelled turtles)
- Demonstrated resource recovery (methane for energy, aquaculture)
Monitoring Committee
- Framed by the Central Ganga Authority (CGA)
- Committee's terms of reference: Technical analysis of action program progress, assessment of shortfalls/gaps in implementation, providing suggestions for improvement, establishing a computer data-based analysis system, and technical advice to the Steering Committee
- Reporting requirements to the CGA every three months
- Multimedia program by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to inform the public about the action plan's progress
Problem Statement
- Main sources of Ganga pollution:
- Domestic and Industrial waste (1.4 M cubic meters of domestic wastewater and 0.26 M cubic meters of industrial sewage per day)
- Solid waste directly thrown into the river
- Non-point pollution from agriculture (pesticides, fertilizers)
- Animal carcasses and human remains
- Study aims to identify solution to the problem
Focus Points
- The pollution sources and nature of pollution
- A rational plan for use of Ganges resources (e.g., agriculture, animal husbandry, industries, forestry, etc.)
- Demographics, culture, and human settlements along the river banks
- Design of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) that considers population projections and per capita sewage generation
- Water quality improvement
- Fundraising for the Ganga Action Plan (consider funding sources such as local bodies, state/central government, and bilateral/multilateral funding)
- Reviving inland and tributary water transport.
Event Guidelines
- Team size limit of 3 members
- Eligibility for participants is students pursuing undergraduate/master's degrees in any discipline
- No double entries allowed
- Zero plagiarism policy
- Two-stage process (abstract submission followed by round-2 presentation)
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Explore the Ganga Action Plan, an initiative launched in 1986 aimed at reducing pollution in the Ganges River. Learn about the significance of the Ganges in Indian culture, the environmental challenges it faces, and the measures taken to improve its water quality. This quiz covers key aspects of the river's history, pollution issues, and the action plan's objectives.
