05] Explain river pollution in India.
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The largest source of water pollution in India is untreated sewage. Other sources of pollution include agricultural runoff and unregulated small-scale industry. Most rivers, lakes and surface water in India are polluted due to industries, untreated sewage and solid wastes.
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Polluted water can lead to diseases such as cholera, tuberculosis, dysentery, jaundice, diarrhoea, etc. In fact, around 80% stomach ailments in India happen because of consuming polluted water.
Water pollution is a major environmental issue in India. The largest source of water pollution in India is untreated sewage.Other sources of pollution include agricultural runoff and unregulated small-scale industry. Most rivers, lakes and surface water in India are polluted due to industries, untreated sewage and solid wastes.
More than 500 million people live along the Ganges River.An estimated 2,000,000 persons ritually bath daily in the river, which is considered holy by Hindus.Ganges river pollution is a major health risk.
NRGBA was established by the Central Government of India, on 20 February 2009 under Section 3(3) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It also declared Ganges as the "National River" of India.The chair includes the Prime Minister of India and Chief ministers of states through which the Ganges flows.
More than 500 million people live along the Ganges River.An estimated 2,000,000 persons ritually bath daily in the river, which is considered holy by Hindus.Ganges river pollution is a major health risk.
Water conservation in India is gaining pace. The Ganga rejuvenation efforts by the union government, the Yamuna clean-up are some of the government initiated efforts.The Chennai River Restoration trust's efforts to clean the Cooum, Adyar rivers in Chennai and civil society efforts spearheaded by organizations like Environmentalist Foundation of India (E.F.I) to clean lakes and ponds in the country are seen as significant development towards water conservation.