PM Narendra Modi Chairs National Ganga Council Meet via Video Conferencing

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended National Ganga Council meet held via video conferencing.

Shri Modi said that it was a great opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen the Namami Gange initiative. PM Modi also spoke about ways to enhance cleanliness efforts including expanding the network of sewage treatment plants in smaller towns.

During the meeting, PM emphasised on ways to enhance various forms of herbal farming along the Ganga.

Shri Modi also laid foundation stone and dedicated Namami Gange and Drinking Water-Sanitation Projects to the nation via Video Conferencing.

The Prime Minister tweeted;

"The National Ganga Council meet held earlier today was a great opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen the Namami Gange initiative. Spoke about ways to enhance cleanliness efforts including expanding the network of sewage treatment plants in the smaller towns."

"During the meeting, emphasised on ways to enhance various forms of herbal farming along the Ganga. Also highlighted the need to boost tourism infrastructure along the river, which can provide livelihood opportunities to several people."