Question

What type of infrastructure was specifically mentioned as needing construction in both the Ganga and Yamuna Action Plans?

Options

• Sewage treatment plants

• Hydroelectric dams

• Desalination plants

• Irrigation canals

Answer 1

Sewage treatment plants (STPs) were a key infrastructure component identified in both the Ganga Action Plan and the Yamuna Action Plan. The construction and installation of STPs was essential because the main cause of river pollution was inadequate treatment of domestic sewage. By building these plants, the plans aimed to intercept, divert, and treat wastewater before it entered the rivers, thereby reducing organic pollution and improving water quality.