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Editorial

ollowing the recognition Special Envoy, Netherlands, called which Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti
bestowed on Namami Gange NMCG “a beacon of hope”, Mr. interacted with his counterpart
fwith its selection by the United Saroj Jha, Global Head, Global Ministers from these countries, I
Nations as one of the top 10 World Water Practices, World Bank said also made interventions in some side
Restoration flagships to revive the that India provides a comprehensive events including Asia Pacific Water
natural world, National Mission for institutional framework for river forum organised by Japan- “UN
Clean Ganga made its mark at the rejuvenation which could be Water Decade Action Plan” hosted by
United Nations Water Conference emulated in other countries. Dr. Singapore; PPP Models by Chamber
held from 22nd to 24th March 2023 Tania Vorwerk, German federal of US Trade and Commerce and
in New York as well. Applause for Minister for Economic Cooperation Multi-stakeholder Partnership
Namami Gange poured-in from and Development, on the other Model: Global Citizenship Education
several quarters including Mr. Csaba hand, said that Namami Gange’s for Clean Water and Cleaner Energy
Korosi, President of United Nations success evinces how cooperation etc.
General Assembly (UNGA) who at all levels of the government can
was impressed with the tremendous help in resolving the water-related One of the reasons for the success of
progress India has made in the issues. Such words from the senior Namami Gange is close monitoring
water sector, especially in the last executives of developed countries of projects. The expeditious
8 years. Hon. Union Minister for are a source of inspiration for us. completion of projects reflects the
Jal Shakti, who led the 5-member Strong commitment of the political robust and strict monitoring practices
Indian delegation of which I was leadership resulting in the ‘Whole of adopted by NMCG. In the past about
also a member, delivered the Nation Government’ approach, pooling of 3 months, sewage treatment capacity
Statement on 23rd March 2023. resources and people’s participation of nearly 600 Million Litres per Day
stands out in encomiums paid to has been created in 9 projects at
It is a matter of great privilege India on its efforts in the water various locations along River Ganga
that NMCG was the only Indian sector. I was privileged to make a including the completion of Phase I
organization permitted to hold a side- 10-minute intervention in the event 182 STP at Rithala and Phase II 114
event during the conference in the delineating various interventions that STP in Kondli in Delhi for pollution
UN Trusteeship Council Chambers, made Namami-Gange one among abatement in River Yamuna. This
UN Headquarters, New York on the top ten Eco-restoration flagships shows the commitment of the
23rd March 2023. The side-event of the world, recognized by the UN. Government of India to clean
witnessed a high level ministerial Yamuna, especially in the national
participation from Denmark, Apart from being part of the capital. The momentum gained in
Netherlands, Germany and World ministerial-level bilateral meetings the past one year to spread awareness
Bank who praised Namami Gange with UK, Israel, Denmark, about Clean Yamuna, especially in
Mission. The keynote address was Netherlands, European Union, the 22-kilometer stretch in Delhi,
delivered by Hon’ble Minister for Jal Canada, Singapore, Cambodia, also continues to resonate. Several
Shakti. Whereas Mr. Henk Ovink, UAE, Tazakistan, Bangladesh etc in activities were taken on Yamuna

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