- The 6 mega projects will be undertaken for: Upgradation of 27MLD plant at Jagjeetpur, Haridwar, Construction of 68 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Construction of 18 MLD STP at Sarai, Haridwar.
- The 68 MLD Jagjeetpur project is the first sewage project taken up on hybrid annuity of PPP mode.
- PM Modi inaugurated six STPs located in Hardwar, Rishikesh and Badrinath.
- This inauguration of STPs is considered very vital as Hardwar-Rishikesh zone contributes to 80% of waste water load of Uttarkhand into river Ganga.
- Along with these projects, PM Modi also inaugurated first-of-its-kind a museum on River Ganga at Chandi Shat, Haridwar. The name of museum is ‘Ganga Avalokan’. The museum is established by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
- ‘Ganga Avalokan’ Museum will showcase the traditional culture and rejuvenation activities of River Ganga.
- Also, PM Modi released the book titled as ‘Rowing Down the Ganges’. The book defines the story of Ganga.
- Also, the logo for Jal Jeevan Mission was released by PM Modi.
- At the same event, PM Modi introduced ‘Margdarshika for Gram Panchayats and Paani Samities under Jal Jeevan Mission’.
- Static Part:
- CM of Uttarakhand: Trivendra Singh Rawat
- Governor of Uttarakhand: Baby Rani Maurya
Question:
Q.1 In which Indian city, ‘Ganga Avalokan’ Museum inaugurated by PM Modi?
a. Varanasi
b. Kanpur
c. Haridwar
d. Prayagraj
Q.2 Who released the book titled as ‘Rowing Down the Ganges’?
a. President Ram Nath Kovind
b. PM Narendra Modi
c. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
d. Trivendra Singh Rawat
a. Varanasi
b. Kanpur
c. Haridwar
d. Prayagraj
Q.2 Who released the book titled as ‘Rowing Down the Ganges’?
a. President Ram Nath Kovind
b. PM Narendra Modi
c. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
d. Trivendra Singh Rawat
