Which is NOT an objective of “Namami Gange Programme” ?

The correct answer is Option (3) → Development of ‘Smart Grams’ in Himachal Pradesh

Option (1) Monitoring of industrial effluents — An objective. Waste from industries is checked so that it does not pollute the river.

Option (2) Development of river front — An objective. The river front is developed as part of the programme.

Option (3) Development of ‘Smart Grams’ in Himachal Pradesh — Not an objective. The programme develops ‘Ganga Grams’ in Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. ‘Smart Grams’ in Himachal Pradesh are not a part of it.

Option (4) Cleaning of the river surface — An objective. The river surface is cleaned under the programme.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 06-06-2023 (Slot 3) and 06-06-2023 (Slot 1).