- Books Name
- Learn with me Social Science Book
- Publication
- Learn with me publication
- Course
- CBSE Class 9
- Subject
- Social Science
Role of rivers in the economy
- Rivers are natural sources of water.
- Settlements on the river banks have developed into cities.
- Rivers are used for irrigation, navigation, hydro-power generation, all vital for India, an agricultural economy.
River Pollution
- Quality of river water is affected by the growing domestic, municipal, industrial and agricultural demand.
- A heavy load of untreated sewage and industrial effluents are emptied into the river affecting the river’s self-cleaning property.
- Concern over rising pollution in our rivers led to the launching of various action plans to clean the rivers.