The Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently announced 8 projects for the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Government of India. In a 48th meeting that was held on April 18, 2023 (Tuesday) between members of the Executive Committee of NMCG, the mission has been decided for an amount of Rs 638 crore.
This flagship programme was first brought up in June 2014 funding Rs 20,000 crore. This was launched to rejuvenate Goddess Ganga and at the same time subside pollution levels. Along with the mission to clear the National River Ganga, the officials also approved 4 projects worth Rs 407.39 crore to polish River Hindon.
RAPIDX name given to Regional Rail with Minimum Travelling Time, To Operate on RRTS Corridors
The National Transport Corporation launched the first-ever Rapid Rail in the country. Its name has been decided as RAPIDX. This metro will run on the RRTS Corridors
Also, the letter X in RAPIDX is to signify the next-age technology which has been used in order to ensure a comfortable and fast ride.
The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors are a new concept which is somewhat different from the traditional forms of Railways. RRTS Corridors provide high speed and capabilities.