India, March 11 -- A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India report has highlighted the poor implementation of the Namami Gange Programme, a flagship initiative focused on rejuvenating the Ganga through infrastructure, biodiversity, and public awareness, in Uttarakhand, citing shortcomings in sewage management, waste disposal, monitoring mechanisms, and public awareness efforts.

The report tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday said the State Ganga Committee and the State Mission for Clean Ganga did not adequately plan and implement sewage treatment infrastructure in collaboration with local communities. It noted that the state government did not contribute resources to improve sewerage facilities in Ganga-front towns. The report...