Pollution Control

UP Boosts Ganga Restoration with Fresh River Cleaning Funds

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UP’s government has allocated new funds to enhance the Ganga’s restoration, focusing on sewage treatment and pollution control in key cities like Varanasi. The initiative, part of Namami Gange, aims to improve water quality by 2026, tackling untreated sewage and industrial waste. Challenges like slow expenditure and illegal activities persist, but progress in biodiversity and … Read more

UP’s Struggle to Utilize Clean Air Funds Amid Rising Pollution

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“Despite significant allocations under the National Clean Air Programme, Uttar Pradesh has struggled to utilize funds effectively for pollution control. Delays in approvals, inadequate infrastructure, and slow progress in emission reduction efforts hinder the state’s fight against worsening air quality, raising concerns about public health and environmental sustainability.” UP’s Battle to Curb Pollution with Underutilized … Read more