The Economic Times

Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCG

The Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover along the riverbanks. Key aquatic species, including the endangered Gangetic dolphin, are returning. Turtles, otters, and hilsa fish are also sighted, indicating improving river conditions. This progress is visible to local communities.