The Ganga is one of India's most polluted rivers due to increasing domestic and industrial waste. It receives over 2,700 million liters of untreated sewage per day from cities and towns located along its banks. Industrial effluents from over 700 factories along the river further deteriorate its water quality. While government initiatives like the Ganga Action Plan and Namami Ganga have aimed to clean the river, their effectiveness has been limited due to gaps in sewage treatment capacity and lack of enforcement. Continued population growth and industrialization are also increasing the pollution load on the Ganga.