In Bithoor, a small group of volunteers, Ganga Rakshaks, are cleaning the River Ganga. Their work shows how tough it is to clean the river without strong public support or government help.
Uttarakhand's efforts to clean the Ganga show progress, yet significant challenges persist, including sewage treatment and STP compliance, per CPCB's 2024 report
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has flagged illegal encroachment and pollution in the Ganga River, downstream of Ranighat in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Despite a 2017 order prohibiting development within 100 meters of the riverbanks.
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