Explain Ganga Action Plan
Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was formulated to reduce pollution load of river Ganga by more than 75%. The plan has been carried out in two phases since 1985. The water quality has been tested from time to time by checking coliform (group of harmless bacteria in human intestine) number/100ml. The important aspect of GAP has been
- Diversion of sewers away from river
- Treatment of sewage and changing it into an energy source
- Construction of community toilets.
- Establishment of electric crematoria.
- Development of solid waste management system.
- Enforcement of setting up of effluent treatment plants by the industry.
- Development of Ghats and interceptions.
