India Unveils Ganges Clean-Up Projects

The Indian Government has unveiled a plan to carry out four projects worth Rs5bn ($109m) to clean up the River Ganges.

The plan includes a Rs2.7bn ($61m) project in Moradabad, a Rs426m ($9m) project in Kannuaj, a Rs1.4bn ($31m) project in Allahabad and a Rs465 ($10m) project in Garhmukteswar.

The projects will boost the capacity of water treatment plants along the Ganges River and will reduce pollution.

The project cost will be borne by federal and state governments at a 70:30 ratio, according to www.timesofindia.com.