Notes and Study material for Exams
Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh The area covered by Himachal Pradesh lies in most complicated geological regions of Outer or sub-Himalayan zone, Lower Himalayan zone, Higher Himalayan zone, Tethys Himalayan zone. The highest relative relief (more than 5,100 m) is found in the eastern part of the state, covering the western part of Kinnaur, … Read more
Alaknanda : The Alaknanda rises at the confluence and feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak Glaciers in Uttarakhand. It meets the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag after flowing for approx. 229 km through the Alaknanda valley. Its main tributaries are the Mandakini, Nandakini, and Pindar rivers. The Alaknanda system drains parts of Chamoli, Tehri, … Read more
The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India in 2009 to oversee the implementation of the Namami Gange Programme, a flagship programme of the Government of India to clean the Ganga river. The NGRBA is headed by the Prime Minister of India and has representatives from … Read more
The National Ganga Council (NGC) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India in 2015 to oversee the implementation of the Namami Gange Programme. The NGC is headed by the Prime Minister of India and has representatives from the Central and State Governments, as well as from the private sector and civil society. … Read more
The Namami Gange Programme (NGP), a flagship initiative launched in 2014, embodies the Indian government’s commitment to the holistic rejuvenation and conservation of River Ganga. Beyond its religious and cultural significance, the Ganga is a lifeline for millions of people across North India. The NGP adopts a multi-dimensional approach to address decades of pollution and … Read more