Narmada Mission Launched With ₹100 Crore Annual Funding, AI And GIS To Monitor River Health
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): To ensure that Narmada river water flows continuously and to ensure the conservation of the river, Cabinet approved the constitution of 'Nirmal evam Aviral Maa Narmada Mission' on Tuesday. It will also be known as 'Naman Mission'. A sum of Rs 100 crore will be given per year to the mission through the medium of state grant. Along with this, Rs 100 crore will be made…
The Narmada Mission, aimed at ensuring the steady flow of the Narmada river and its conservation, was launched with an annual funding of ₹100 crore, as approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday. The mission, also known as Naman Mission, will receive an additional ₹100 crore over five years for various works through existing schemes in extraordinary circumstances.
Approximately 33% of Madhya Pradesh's population is directly or indirectly reliant on the Narmada river and its catchment area. The mission will incorporate public participation through CSR funds, central assistance, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). The administrative structure will be tiered, with a three-level system.
A Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established to enhance technical efficiency, employing cutting-edge methods such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analysis, GIS, remote sensing, decision support systems, and climate change modeling to monitor the river's health. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will chair the General Assembly of the mission, comprising 19 partner department ministers, 10 distinguished specialists in river and water science, environment, biodiversity, and community management, as well as the Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Panchayat department.
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