JALAJ Livelihood Centres: Merging River Conservation with ‘Arth Ganga’

On January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres across the Ganga basin. The initiative is a collaboration between the Namami Gange Mission and the Wildlife Institute of India.

The programme aims to create a symbiotic relationship between river health and community prosperity. It is linked to the Arth Ganga framework, which promotes livelihood generation from river conservation instead of treating conservation and economic development as separate goals.

Key Feature	Details
Arth Ganga Framework	JALAJ is a flagship model under Arth Ganga, seeking to generate economic benefits from rivers to sustain conservation efforts.
Ganga Praharis	The centres are managed by trained volunteers known as Ganga Praharis, who bridge scientific conservation and local community needs.
Circular Economy	The model promotes livelihood diversification through local produce and sustainable practices, reducing dependence on river-depleting activities.
Women’s Participation	A primary goal is strengthening women’s participation in ecological and economic activities, supporting gender equality and social inclusion.

PT Facts

Launch Date: 28 January 2026.
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Mission Link: Namami Gange Mission.
Institutional Partner: Wildlife Institute of India.
Community Link: Managed through Ganga Praharis.

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