APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR GANGA ACTION PLAN

 

Approval of river Action Plans is accorded by Government on the basis of pre-feasibility report estimates prepared by the State Governments. After the scheme is approved, detailed project reports (DPR) with firmed-up cost estimates for various sub-components are prepared by the State Governments. These DPRs are appraised and approved by the Ministry following which, administrative approval and expenditure sanctions are issued. On the basis of these sanctions, the State Governments/implementing agencies award contracts according to their own policy and rules. Progress of implementation is monitored by both the State implementing agencies and the Ministry.