Union Minister Uma Bharti pledges to clean Ganga in 3 years

New Delhi, Dec 15: Union Minister Uma Bharti's pledge to clean the Ganga and the Sangam in three years depends highly on the state governments' reaction to the same. Although she said that the Center was committed to the clean-up process, she also voiced a dismay at the extent of pollution after inspecting the river at Allahabad. Bharti said,"We are committed to cleaning up the Ganga in the next three years. Since a major part of the holy river's trajectory runs through UP, the help and cooperation of the state government will be obviously required. We are looking forward to a meeting with the UP government scheduled for December 20." Uma Bharti to clean Ganga in 3 years Taking stock of the quality of water that Allahabad is receiving at the Sangam, the Union Minister said,"the reddish water gives an impression that Gangajal is not reaching Allahabad at all. The people are getting only effluents discharged upstream". She further added,"We are looking forward to make a visible difference in three years. We have a comprehensive three-step plan to clean up the Ganga". Earlier this year, Bharti's ministry had submitted an affidavit with a three-phased plan of action comprising "short term - a period of three years, medium term - a period of next five years and long term - a period of next ten years and more". For the first phase, the affidavit has identified that "118 towns have been tentatively identified for necessary interventions to achieve total sanitation targets including water waste treatment and solid waste management". The ministry has also listed seven river front locations" which included the holy cities of Haridwar and Allahabad, and ancient temple town of Varanasi. OneIndia News by Taboola Sponsored Links YOU MAY LIKE See Photos From 4 Decades of Valentino’s Dinner PartiesThe Cut The Top 3 Parking Tips for Any Level DriverZigwheels 20 World's Most Peaceful Countries to LiveAmerikanki Wonders of Nature Around the WorldHappy Trips The Top 5 Largest Aircraft in the WorldA Fun 4 You 12 Wrestlers Who Legitimately Don't Like John CenaAnswers MORE FROM THE WEBMORE FROM OUR SITE See Photos From 4 Decades of Valentino’s Dinner Parties (The Cut) The Top 3 Parking Tips for Any Level Driver (Zigwheels) 20 World's Most Peaceful Countries to Live (Amerikanki) New Mexico's Art Scene (AFAR) Wonders of Nature Around the World (Happy Trips) NIA officials interrogate parents of IS Twitter a/c handler 4th phase Assembly poll updates: 61% voter turnout in Jharkhand, 49% polling … Shun the path of violence: Home Minister Rajnath Singh tells Maoists BJP committed to development of J&K: Rajnath Singh Police officer receives threat message after arrest of ISIS Twitter a/c handler by Taboola Promoted Links Topics: uma bharti, ganga, river, cleaning Other articles published on Dec 15, 2014 Write a Comment 2 BHK flats for Rent in Mumbai starts at Rs.2,500/- More Headlines Now, UMA Bharti says Sanskrit can replace English as link language Now, UMA Bharti says Sanskrit can replace English as link... HRD Minister Smriti Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory HRD Minister Smriti Irani turns down demands to make... Abe re-elected easily despite low turnout in Japan polls Abe re-elected easily despite low turnout in Japan polls Calcutta HC should take suo motu cognisance of ruckus: Ashok Ganguly Calcutta HC should take suo motu cognisance of ruckus:... 2 Pakistani players suspended from CT final for making obscene gestures 2 Pakistani players suspended from CT final for making... Will oppose any move by Kerala to build new M'periyar dam: TN Congress Will oppose any move by Kerala to build new M'periyar... PM Modi appreciates Amitabh Bachchan for ‘Banega Swachh India’ campaign PM Modi appreciates Amitabh Bachchan for ‘Banega Swachh... Police officer receives threat message after arrest of ISIS Twitter a/c handler Police officer receives threat message after arrest of... Kejriwal will address over 85 poll rallies in Delhi Kejriwal will address over 85 poll rallies in Delhi Snowfall continues in Himachal, grounds commuters Snowfall continues in Himachal, grounds commuters Make your own Baked Taco shells You need to upgrade your Adobe Flash Player to watch this video. Get Adobe Flash player Videos BJP welcomes decision to celebrate Dec 25 as 'good governance day'; JD (U) condemns decision BJP welcomes decision to celebrate Dec 25 as 'good governance day'; JD (U) condemns decision