Consider the following statements regarding Namami Gange Programme:1. ...
- The National Mission for Clean Ganga initiative, also called as Namami Gange initiative has been recognised by the United Nations (UN) as one of the Top 10 World Restoration Flagships programmes aimed at reviving the natural world. The recognition of Namami Gange as one of the top-10 ecosystem restoration initiatives in the world bears testimony to the concerted efforts being made by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Government of India for the restoration of the riverine ecosystem. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- ‘Namami Gange Programme’, is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014 with a budget outlay of Rs.20,000 Crore to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga. It is coordinated by the Government of India and supported by the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the German Development Agency. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- One of NMCG’s long-term visions for Ganga rejuvenation is to restore viable populations of all endemic and endangered biodiversity of the river so that they occupy their full historical range and fulfil their role in maintaining the integrity of the Ganga river ecosystems. To address this, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Kolkata & Uttar Pradesh State Forest Department has been awarded projects to develop science-based aquatic species restoration plan for the Ganga River by involving multiple stakeholders along with conservation & restoration of aquatic biodiversity. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Namami Gange Programme:1. ...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option D, i.e., statements 1 and 3 only are correct. Let's understand each statement in detail:
Statement 1: One of the long-term visions of Namami Gange is to restore viable populations of all endemic and endangered biodiversity of the river.
- Namami Gange Programme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2014 to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River.
- The long-term vision of the program is to restore and maintain the ecological health of the river by reducing pollution, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring sustainable water management.
- The restoration of viable populations of all endemic and endangered biodiversity of the river is indeed one of the long-term goals of the Namami Gange Programme.
- The program aims to improve the water quality of the river and restore the habitat of various species, including the iconic Gangetic dolphin and other aquatic flora and fauna.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: It is supported by the World Bank and Ramsar Convention.
- The Namami Gange Programme is supported by various national and international organizations, but it is not specifically supported by the World Bank and Ramsar Convention.
- The World Bank has provided financial assistance to the program through the National Ganga River Basin Project (NGRBP), which aims to help the government in its efforts to rejuvenate the Ganga River.
- The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. While the Ganga River basin has several Ramsar sites, the convention itself does not directly support the Namami Gange Programme.
Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 3: It is one of the World Restoration Flagships programs recognized by the UN aimed at reviving the natural world.
- The World Restoration Flagships program is an initiative by the United Nations (UN) aimed at accelerating the implementation of restoration activities globally.
- The program recognizes and supports various restoration initiatives around the world that contribute to reviving the natural world.
- The Namami Gange Programme has been recognized as one of the World Restoration Flagships programs by the UN, acknowledging its efforts in restoring the Ganga River ecosystem.
Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
In conclusion, both statements 1 and 3 are correct, so the correct answer is option D, i.e., 1 and 3 only.
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