MoU between Garhwal University and Namami Gange Project

Uttarakhand ropes in HNB Garhwal University students to clean Ganga

Question: A MoU was recently signed between Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Namami Gange Project in Uttarakhand? The MoU is for-
(a) For Technical Support in Ganga Sanitation Campaign.
(b) To work jointly on projects for connecting rivers together.
(c) To promote and spread public awareness on Ganga conservation.
(d) For collaboration in cleanliness of Ganga in Haridwar.
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On September 11th, 2017, a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and spread public awareness on Ganga conservation was signed between Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Namami Gange Project in Uttarakhand.
  • The MoU was signed by Namami Gange project director Raghav Langer and the registrar of the University in the presence of its vice-chancellor Jawahar Kaul and the chief minister.
  • Through this Memorandum of Understanding, this University will play the role of an active regional partner for the Ganga Conservation program.

Reference:
http://www.uttarainformation.gov.in/news.php?id=21672
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/garhwal-university-signs-mou-with-namami-gange-project-for-ganga-conservation/articleshow/60464321.cms