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commitment to promoting a the stage for substantial progress a circular economy model, Jalaj

cleaner, healthier environment in building sustainable and resilient aims to empower communities
along the Ganga and its tributaries. river cities globally.
with sustainable practices,
The Global River Cities Alliance Lastly, Jalaj, a visionary project led fostering a sense of ownership
(GRCA) took a significant by the Wildlife Institute of India over river ecosystems. With these
step forward by convening (WII), is pioneering innovative new initiatives, Jalaj is committed
its 1st meeting with Country approaches in its second phase
Nodal Officers (CNOs) and to rejuvenate the River Ganga's to realizing Artha Ganga—a
key partners on 27-02-24. aquatic species and promote harmonious nexus between
The meeting underscored the biodiversity conservation. Building conservation efforts and local
alliance's commitment to fostering on its holistic approach, Jalaj has livelihoods, envisioning a vibrant
connections among cities, expanded its cadre of trained future where the Ganga thrives as
knowledge partners, and private volunteers, known as Ganga a symbol of ecological vitality and
entities along rivers. Discussions Prahari, to enhance grassroots
centered on the GRCA's vision, conservation efforts. Additionally, communal well-being.
governance structure, and funding Jalaj has introduced mobile Thanks to all of our readers for
mechanisms, with enthusiastic livelihood centers to empower

participation from representatives local communities through skill their invaluable feedback.
of various countries and development initiatives. In this
organizations. Notable next phase, Jalaj aims to focus
commitments and nominations on planning and managing the
were made, demonstrating global conservation of aquatic species
recognition of the importance of and ecosystem services across Rajeev Kumar Mital
river-centric initiatives and setting the Ganga Basin. Emphasizing DG-NMCG

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