Lacklustre attitude to Ganga clean-up won't be tolerated: Bharti

Union Minister Uma Bharti today warned her ministry officials that a "lacklustre" attitude towards implementation of the 'Namami Gange' programme will not be "tolerated" as she pitched for timely execution of projects under it.
The Water Resources Minister's stern view comes in the wake of recent reports suggesting that work on the Centre's ambitious programme has slowed down.
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is entrusted with the responsibility of executing the project.
"The minister directed NMCG officials to ensure timely execution of the projects at various places.
"She said a lacklustre attitude towards implementation of the project will no longer be tolerated," ministry spokesperson Samir Sinha said.

The minister made the remarks during her visit to NMCG headquarters here as she reviewed the ongoing works.
The government aims to clean up the 2,525-km river by next year.