Pollution Measures

Recognizing the gravity of the pollution of rivers, the Government of India (GOI) launched a massive plan for their pollution abatement. The Ganges, being one of the most sacred and largest rivers in the country, was identified for priority intervention in 1985.

Later on Yamuna was selected for undertaking pollution control measures as it is one of the largest tributaries of the Ganges and passes through important urban centres like Delhi and Agra in Northern India.

In order to control the water pollution and improve the water quality of river Yamuna, some alternative measures are being taken up under Yamuna Action Plan project.