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What steps can be taken to restore the river Ganga to its past glory?

The Ganga Action plan was launched in India in 1985.The main aim of the project was to reduce the pollution level in the river.Pollution control activities included under the project were:

• solid waste management.
• Installation of sewage treatment plan.
• installation of crematorium.
• Development of river front.
• Provision of low cost sanitary facilities.
• To creat public awareness.