The model of ‘Arth Ganga’ encompasses economic opportunities, environmental conservation, promotion of culture and strengthened governance. Elucidate.

Answer: Arth Ganga’ model highlighted in Stockholm World Water Week 2022 was introduced during first National Ganga Council meeting in 2019. It focuses on sustainable development of Ganga and its surrounding areas. It seeks to -

Economic Opportunities

  • Livelihood Generation, e.g.‘Ghat Mein Haat’;
  • Promotion of local products, Ayurveda, medicinal plants;
  • Capacity building of volunteers like ‘Ganga Praharis’;
  • Launch ‘Jalaj Kendras’ across Ganga basin; and
  • Inland waterways will help in generation of employment, reduce logistic cost for farmers in movement of local produce, improve connectivity with Nepal and decongest Kolkata Port.

Environmental Conservation

  • Zero Budget Natural Farming on 10 km on either side ....
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