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Why was the Ganga Action Plan launched ? Which faecal bacterium was found in Ganga water indicating contamination ?

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The Ganga Action Plan was launched in 1985 to improve the quality of water in Ganga and remove the pollution caused by disease causing microorganisms.
Faecal coliform bacteria were found in Ganga water indicating contamination.
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