The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced on 13 October 2026 the results of industrial pollution abatement efforts under the Namami Gange Programme. The initiative uses annual inspections of Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) and sector-specific charters to move from simple enforcement to continuous compliance and resource efficiency. In the 2025 cycle, 3,703 GPIs were assessed, with compliance in the Ganga basin rising from 39% in 2017 to 86% in 2025. The program involves technical institutes and state regulators to monitor effluent treatment and promote water recycling.
Key points
- Ganga basin GPI compliance rose from 39% in 2017 to 86% in 2025
- BOD load in Ganga basin reduced by 72.46% between 2017 and 2025
- 40 technical institutes nominated for the 2026 inspection cycle
- 3,703 GPIs assessed in 2025 across 113 districts in six States and one UT
- Sector-specific charters developed for Pulp & Paper, Sugar, Distillery, Textile, and Tannery sectors
When it applies
- Annual Inspection mechanism for GPIs
- inspection of GPIs
Who it affects
- Grossly Polluting Industries