<h1>Government Allocates Rs. 200 Crore in 2011-12 Budget for Cleanup of Major Lakes and Rivers (Excluding Ganga.</h1> A special allocation of Rs. 200 crore has been designated in the 2011-12 budget for the cleanup of significant lakes and rivers, excluding the Ganga. The Finance Minister announced this initiative in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the approval of various projects under the National Ganga River Basin Authority in the previous year. The Minister highlighted the necessity of cleaning rivers and lakes of cultural and historical importance, aiming to enhance the momentum of these environmental efforts.