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Key Points

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Namami Gange started in 2014 to improve the river’s health.

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Jan Ganga means people take part in caring for the river.

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Special weeks like River Cleanliness Fortnight bring many volunteers together.

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Planting trees helps stop soil from washing into the water.

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Young volunteers become ‘river guardians’ who teach others.

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Summary

Rapid city growth and waste have made the river dirty.

The Namami Gange Programme works to clean the water and protect the banks.

Through Jan Ganga, schools and volunteers organize clean‑up drives and tree planting.

Students can join contests, art projects, and river‑bank visits to learn more.

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New Words to Learn

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rejuvenation
making something look fresh again
biodiversity
different kinds of plants and animals
stewardship
taking care of something responsibly
collaboration
working together
heritage
something important that is passed down
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