Which of the following is NOT an objective of Namami Gange Programme?

The correct answer is Option (4) → Deforestation along the banks to develop ghats

The Namami Gange Programme aims to clean the Ganga by controlling the pollution of its water.

Option (1) Development of sewerage treatment systems in towns — An objective of the programme. Sewage is treated before it reaches the river, so less dirty water enters the Ganga.

Option (2) Monitoring of industrial effluents — An objective of the programme. Effluents are the waste water of factories. Checking them keeps harmful chemicals out of the river.

Option (3) Development of Ganga Grams — An objective of the programme.

Option (4) Deforestation along the banks to develop ghats — Not an objective of the programme. The programme plans afforestation (planting trees) along the bank to increase biodiversity, not cutting trees. NTA changed afforestation to deforestation, and a goal of the programme became harm to the river. Read every word before you mark the answer.