Government proposes to make all villages along the banks of the Ganga Open Defecation Free. Ministry of Water resources along with Youth Affairs Ministry is intensifying support to the five States of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, in this campaign. <br/><br/>According to official release, there are more than five thousand villages along the river Ganga that fall under 52 districts. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, under the coordination of the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, is enlisting the support of youth agencies such as the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Nehru Yuva Kendras and National Service Scheme. <br/><br/>All relevant government departments will also be involved to contribute towards making this initiative a success. The local district administrations of the 5 States, through a series of video conferences, have been advised to mobilize local NGOs, associations, private sector organizations, faith-based organizations and developmental agencies to support this work.