{"id":32980,"date":"2025-04-29T22:31:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=32980"},"modified":"2025-04-29T22:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:01:48","slug":"nmcg-action-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"NMCG Action Plan 2025: Urban River Rejuvenation under River Cities Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Introduction_A_Major_Step_Toward_Urban_River_Rejuvenation\" >Introduction: A Major Step Toward Urban River Rejuvenation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Objectives_and_Focus_Areas_of_Action_Plan_2025\" >\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Objectives and Focus Areas of Action Plan 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%A4%9D_Role_of_River_Cities_Alliance_RCA\" >\ud83e\udd1d Role of River Cities Alliance (RCA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8F%AB_Capacity_Building_and_Citizen_Participation\" >\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Capacity Building and Citizen Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%8C%B1_Integration_with_Sustainable_Development_Goals_SDGs\" >\ud83c\udf31 Integration with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_is_Important\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%93%98_Important_for_Competitive_Exam_Syllabus\" >\ud83d\udcd8 Important for Competitive Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%8C%90_National_Significance_and_Policy_Relevance\" >\ud83c\udf10 National Significance and Policy Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context_Background_of_River_Cities_Alliance\" >\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical Context: Background of River Cities Alliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CNMCGs_Action_Plan_2025_for_Urban_River_Rejuvenation%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from &#8220;NMCG&#8217;s Action Plan 2025 for Urban River Rejuvenation&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Q1_What_is_the_full_form_of_NMCG\" >Q1. What is the full form of NMCG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Q2_What_is_the_main_objective_of_the_Action_Plan_2025\" >Q2. What is the main objective of the Action Plan 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Q3_What_is_the_River_Cities_Alliance_RCA\" >Q3. What is the River Cities Alliance (RCA)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Q4_How_many_cities_are_currently_part_of_the_RCA\" >Q4. How many cities are currently part of the RCA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Q5_Why_is_Action_Plan_2025_important_for_exams\" >Q5. Why is Action Plan 2025 important for exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/miscellaneous\/nmcg-action-plan\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Major_Step_Toward_Urban_River_Rejuvenation\"><\/span>Introduction: A Major Step Toward Urban River Rejuvenation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved the <strong>Action Plan 2025<\/strong> aimed at rejuvenating urban rivers across India. This initiative falls under the <strong>River Cities Alliance (RCA)<\/strong> and is a pivotal move to ensure the sustainable management of river ecosystems in urban areas. The plan intends to bring river-sensitive planning into mainstream urban governance by integrating ecological, economic, and social objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Objectives_and_Focus_Areas_of_Action_Plan_2025\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Objectives and Focus Areas of Action Plan 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Action Plan 2025 is structured around <strong>key thematic areas<\/strong> such as wastewater treatment, solid waste management, urban biodiversity, riverfront development, and groundwater recharge. The plan encourages collaboration among stakeholders and promotes <strong>nature-based solutions<\/strong>, sustainable infrastructure, and public participation. This comprehensive approach supports the government&#8217;s larger goal of urban environmental sustainability and climate resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A4%9D_Role_of_River_Cities_Alliance_RCA\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd1d Role of River Cities Alliance (RCA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The River Cities Alliance, launched in 2021, is a joint initiative by <strong>NMCG and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)<\/strong>. It brings together over <strong>140 cities across India<\/strong> that share the objective of rejuvenating urban rivers. The alliance provides a platform for learning, sharing best practices, and capacity-building among urban local bodies (ULBs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%91%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8F%AB_Capacity_Building_and_Citizen_Participation\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Capacity Building and Citizen Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique feature of the Action Plan 2025 is the emphasis on capacity building for city officials and the active engagement of citizens. The plan includes <strong>training modules, workshops, and community-based activities<\/strong> to ensure long-term ownership and sustainability of urban river rejuvenation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B1_Integration_with_Sustainable_Development_Goals_SDGs\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf31 Integration with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan aligns with multiple <strong>Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It enhances India&#8217;s global commitment to environmental protection and sustainable urbanization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"urban-river-rejuvenation-plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-18-4.jpeg\" alt=\"urban river rejuvenation plan\" class=\"wp-image-32981\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" title=\"urban river rejuvenation plan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-18-4.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-18-4-300x150.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">urban river rejuvenation plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%98_Important_for_Competitive_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd8 Important for Competitive Exam Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is crucial for aspirants preparing for <strong>UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Environmental Defence Services<\/strong>, as it covers themes like <strong>urban planning, environment, governance, and sustainability<\/strong>\u2014core areas in general awareness and current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%90_National_Significance_and_Policy_Relevance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf10 National Significance and Policy Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Action Plan 2025 showcases India\u2019s proactive stance toward environmental rejuvenation and sustainable development. It demonstrates <strong>inter-institutional cooperation<\/strong>, forward-thinking policy design, and a shift toward nature-based urban planning, which are important governance trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context_Background_of_River_Cities_Alliance\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical Context: Background of River Cities Alliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>River Cities Alliance (RCA)<\/strong> was formed in 2021 with an initial focus on the Ganga basin. It was later expanded to include other river cities across India. RCA aims to build a <strong>community of practice<\/strong> for cities to learn from each other in managing urban rivers. The NMCG, established under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is the implementing agency for the <strong>Namami Gange Programme<\/strong>, a flagship project for river rejuvenation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CNMCGs_Action_Plan_2025_for_Urban_River_Rejuvenation%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from &#8220;NMCG&#8217;s Action Plan 2025 for Urban River Rejuvenation&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>NMCG approved the Action Plan 2025 under the River Cities Alliance initiative.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Focus areas include waste management, riverfront development, and biodiversity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The RCA now includes over 140 river cities across India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The plan emphasizes public participation and capacity building of city officials.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>It aligns with major SDGs like SDG 6, SDG 11, and SDG 13.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">urban river rejuvenation plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_full_form_of_NMCG\"><\/span>Q1. What is the full form of NMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NMCG<\/strong> stands for <strong>National Mission for Clean Ganga<\/strong>, an initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_main_objective_of_the_Action_Plan_2025\"><\/span>Q2. What is the main objective of the Action Plan 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Action Plan 2025<\/strong> focuses on rejuvenating urban rivers through wastewater management, riverfront development, biodiversity enhancement, and citizen engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_River_Cities_Alliance_RCA\"><\/span>Q3. What is the River Cities Alliance (RCA)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>River Cities Alliance<\/strong> is a collaborative platform of Indian cities focused on <strong>urban river management<\/strong>, launched by NMCG and NIUA in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_many_cities_are_currently_part_of_the_RCA\"><\/span>Q4. How many cities are currently part of the RCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2025, <strong>over 140 cities<\/strong> are members of the <strong>River Cities Alliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Why_is_Action_Plan_2025_important_for_exams\"><\/span>Q5. 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