Jal Shakti Minister refutes concerns over Ganga water quality at Maha Kumbh

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil has responded to concerns about the quality of Ganga water at Maha Kumbh, stating that the Namami Gange project has successfully cleaned the river. The minister asserts that the water is suitable for bathing and drinking, with pollution levels within acceptable limits. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board is continuously monitoring water quality at Sangam, reporting BOD levels below 3 and dissolved oxygen above 8.