Throwing waste in Ganga river is likely to be made a punishable offence and can land you behind bars. <br /><br />According to a proposed law which needs the approval of Union Water Resource Ministry, spitting, throwing garbage, polythene or waster in the holy river will be a punishable offence, as per news reports. <br /><br />The central government is also planning to build 25,000 km inland waterways.<br /><br />Those found guilty can reportedly be imprisoned for up to three years or fined for up to Rs 10,000. <br /><br />Cleaning of the holy river was one of the main agenda of Modi's campaign during Lok Sabha elections.<br /><br />Soon after Modi's swearing in ceremony, a separate ministry was created which would focus on cleanliness of the holy river. <br /><br />The Ministry is being headed by Bharti who is an MP from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. <br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
