NMCG's focus on Nature Based Solutions: Initiation of two pilot projects and training programs on NbS

The Ministry of Jal Shakti’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is integrating Nature‑based Solutions (NbS) into its river‑rejuvenation strategy. Under the Sustainable River Rejuvenation programme, two pilot constructed‑wetland projects at Shastri Park Drain and Kailash Nagar Drain (combined capacity ~10 MLD) are being implemented to treat urban‑drain wastewater before it enters the Yamuna. The wetlands use stone masonry, rock filters, aquatic vegetation and phytoremediation to improve water quality with lower energy and operational costs. Concurrently, NMCG’s Knowledge Sharing and Development Centre conducted six capacity‑building programmes (Aug 2025‑Mar 2026) for over 100 officials from agencies such as the Yamuna Task Force and State Mission for Clean Ganga, enhancing technical expertise for NbS deployment.