RIVER POLLUTION PROBLEMS AND CONSERVATION MEASURES IN INDIANagarjuna PilakAbstract India has always had a tradition of venerating rivers. Most rivers in India are worshipped and named after Gods or Goddesses or saints. Ironically these rivers suffer from sever pollution. Urbanization. Industrialization, excessive withdrawal of water, agricultural runoff, improper agricultural practices and various religious and social practices contribute river pollution in India. This article presents a rich legacy of some of our powerful rivers , suffering on several socio economic fronts and Govt. plans and initiatives targeted at the common mission of clean up of the rivers. |