Now, pollution in the Ganga could be tracked through an Android-based application. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will launch the new app for Android mobile phones in May.
"With this app, one can send pictures of the sewage treatment plants and other activities related to the Ganga...
According to Maharashtra's Economic Survey for 2014-15, out of the 70,000 small irrigation projects constructed in the state, only 12% have been utilised. The projects, worth Rs. 4,500 crore, have fallen into disrepair, as there is lack of expert staff to monitor them.
That is a pity...