CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -A total of 195 projects worth over Rs 20, 959 crore have been sanctioned for various activities under the programme which is being implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with states.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Namami Gange Programme’, is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014 with budget outlay of Rs. 20, 000 Crore to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gadkari is a surname native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. Gadkari surname is found among the Hindu CKP and Deshastha Brahmin communities.