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.