MoU between National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

NMCG and IOC sign mou for industrial use of treated water

Question: Recently MoU was signed between National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for which of the following purpose?
(a) For industrial use of treated water
(b) For eliminating waste sewage
(c) For helping in creating action plans
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 17 August 2016 MoU was signed to this effect between National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
  • Nine kilometer pipeline from Laxmi nagar to Gokul barrage will carry the treated water to Mathura refinery.
  • Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has said that a new beginning has been made with the foundation laying of STP in Mathura which will provide treated water for industrial use.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148978