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11/12/20 13:27 PM IST

5th India Water Impact Summit

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The 5th IWIS will forge greater interaction between investors and stakeholders in the water sector and promote international cooperation between India and many foreign countries for water and river management.

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National Mission for Clean Ganga and Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga)

Theme

Comprehensive analysis and holistic management of local rivers and water bodies with focus on Arth Ganga - river conservation synchronised development.

Details
  • NamamiGange is one of the largest, holistic and successful river conservation programs in the country which is laying down a model framework for river rejuvenation
  • This summit is aimed at discussing and disseminating the needs for the modalities of embracing Arth Ganga and the vision ofthe Prime Minister in sectors that closely interweave with river conservation.
  • The 5th IWIS will forge greater interaction between investors and stakeholders in the water sector and promote international cooperation between India and many foreign countries for water and river management.”
  • 5 Rs” for waste water management which are recycle, reuse, reduce, recharge (ground water) and respect for water was proposed
Source: PIB

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