PRAYAG, (Platform for Real-time Analysis of Yamuna And Ganga and their tributaries), launched on 20 April 2023, serves as a Real-Time Monitoring Centre dedicated to the strategic planning and oversight of projects, river water quality, and more. It utilizes diverse online dashboards, including the Ganga Tarang Portal, the PMT Tool Dashboard, and the Ganga Districts Performance Monitoring System and live feeds from the CCTV cameras at various STPs and the construction sites. This comprehensive approach ensures efficient real-time analysis and monitoring, contributing to the effective management of initiatives and resources in the mission to rejuvenate the Yamuna and Ganga rivers. The trend analytics on the functioning of the STPs incorporated in the dash board ensures that all monitored STPs are kept operational meeting prescribed output standards 24 by 7 and the river water quality is maintained as per the norms.

PRAYAG displays:

1. The PMT Dashboard, or Project Monitoring Tool, plays a crucial role in tracking project progress and identifying risks. It provides real-time data on total projects, completed projects, projects in progress, tendering, and projects in the planning stage. Accessible to both the general public and administrators the dashboard facilitates monitoring, delay analysis, and generation of MIS reports. Key features of the system include real-time tracking of project metrics, continuous project progress monitoring with delay analysis, and schedule tracking. The system offers flexibility by allowing the generation of custom reports, providing insights at the project, state, and river levels.

2. Ganga Tarang, the STP Performance Monitoring Dashboard, focuses on real-time data for sewage treatment plants (STPs). It provides insights into STP status, effluent quality, and compliance with discharge standards, generating alerts for deviations. The three-tier access system accommodates STP operators, state-level authorities, and national regulators. Key features include real-time monitoring of STP status and effluent quality, robust compliance tracking, and an alert mechanism for non-compliance instances. The three-tier access ensures tailored accessibility for STP stakeholders at different levels.

3. GDPMS (Ganga District Performance Monitoring System) is a web-based tool overseeing the performance of District Ganga Committees (DGCs) in implementing the Namami Gange program. The dashboard monitors meetings, generates custom reports, and tracks key performance indicators at the district level. Key features of GDPMS include real-time monitoring of DGCs, assessing meeting frequency, and tracking Minutes of Meeting (MOM) submissions. The system allows for flexibility through custom reports, enabling performance analysis based on state-wise, year-wise, and district-wise parameters. GDPMS maintains a vigilant focus on key performance indicators linked to the successful implementation of the Namami Gange initiative, ensuring a comprehensive and streamlined monitoring process.

4. River Water Quality Monitoring Dashboard provides comprehensive insights into water quality parameters across 97 monitoring stations along the Ganga. It assesses compliance, generates custom reports, and offers graphical representations for in-depth analysis. Key features include displaying parameters and compliance status, custom reports based on location and time frames, and a graphical representation of average values.

5. The Ganga Knowledge Centre-  The Ganga Knowledge Centre strategically optimizes investments within the NGRBA, focusing on creating and managing knowledge resources, promoting research innovation, and facilitating stakeholder dialogue. It aims to establish a robust knowledge foundation for the Ganga River Basin by encouraging innovation and forming partnerships. Immediate outcomes include knowledge-based products, outreach through query tools, and technical support, contributing to capacity building and reinforcing commitment to advancement within the NGRBA context.

6. CCTV Monitoring of STP (Live) - It ensures 24/7 surveillance, effectively addressing security risks like theft and vandalism. Off-site live monitoring enables rapid responses to security incidents, while rugged cameras offer durability in diverse environmental conditions. These features collectively contribute to constant vigilance, swift responsiveness, and a robust security infrastructure for STPs.

PRAYAG has many GIS based information portals. Apart from the Realtime water quality monitoring, it has geotagged the details of the location of (a) all STPs built with all sources of funds- state, central, (b) all Grossly Polluting Industries in the Ganga basin; (c)  all drains falling into the river Ganga, most of which have been tapped & d) digital mapping of all utilities in 172 towns in Ganga basin ( being added in phases). In addition to this on 28 February, 2024  Digital "Kilometer stones" were added to the central line of the mainstem Ganga, accurately marking digitally latitude and longitude details of every kilometer distance from  the Origin of Ganga  to Ganga Sagar, where it meets the Bay of Bengal. This is the first time such an initiative is taken on any river in India. Division of the river into one kilometer segments, helps in close monitoring of the river.

NMCG's monitoring systems and dashboards showcase a dedicated commitment to Ganga River conservation. These tools offer real-time insights into project progress, water quality, and district-level performance, empowering stakeholders to contribute to the success of the Namami Gange program. Leveraging technology and knowledge, NMCG ensures a holistic approach to preserving the cultural and ecological significance of the Ganga River.