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Yamuna Cleaning Projects Launched to Clean River by May 2029

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Why It Matters

River pollution remediation projects, especially for major rivers like the Yamuna and Ganga, form a core part of environmental governance and ecology questions in the UPPSC PCS Prelims.

Summary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 43 Yamuna cleaning projects with the objective of making the river clean and pollution-free by May 2029, targeting major pollution abatement and sewage management structures.

Key Points

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 43 projects aimed at cleaning the Yamuna river.
  • The government set a target to make the Yamuna river clean and pollution-free by May 2029.
  • The initiative focuses on sewage treatment, pollution abatement, and revamping water management infrastructure around the river basin.

Important Terms

Yamuna cleaning projects

A series of infrastructure and pollution abatement initiatives launched by the Union Home Minister to clean the Yamuna River in Delhi by May 2029 through sewage treatment plants and sewer networks.

UPSC context

Important for UPPSC Paper III (Environment and Ecology - Water Pollution and Conservation Initiatives). Tests knowledge of government schemes for river rejuvenation.

Source
Central Government

The apex executive authority of the Union of India responsible for formulating national policies, coordinating interstate water conservation, and executing major environmental infrastructure projects.

UPSC context

Important for UPPSC Paper II (Polity and Governance - Federal Structure and Executive Functions). Tests understanding of central initiatives in concurrent/state sectors.

Static Concepts Connected

Environment and Ecology (River Systems)

What are the major tributaries of the Yamuna River?

  • Source: Originates from Yamunotri glacier on the southwestern slopes of Banderpooch peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas.
  • Tributaries: Tons, Hindon, Betwa, Ken, and Chambal are its major right and left bank tributaries.
  • Confluence: Merges with the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Urban Governance and River Action Plans

    Yamuna cleaning initiatives intersect urban local governance and metropolitan water supply networks under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.

Yamuna cleaning timelines and specific ministerial interventions frequently feature in UPPSC regional governance & environment matching sets.

Linked PYQs · 2

Linked PYQs · 2

  • 2022UPPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    The main purpose of 'Ganga Action Plan' project, launched in 1985, was

  • 2023UPPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    When did the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which of the following year?