Tackling River Pollution India Water Portal's Commitment to Cleaner Waterways.pdf

India Water Portal, a prominent NGO dedicated to water sustainability, addresses the pressing challenges of river pollution in India. Through comprehensive research, public awareness campaigns, and community-driven initiatives, India Water Portal aims to restore the health of the nation’s rivers. Their efforts focus on reducing industrial discharge, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and advocating for stringent regulatory measures. Join us in supporting India Water Portal’s mission to create a cleaner, healthier future for India's rivers and the communities that depend on them.

1. RIVER
POLLUTION
River Pollution Challenges

2. River Pollution Challenges the contamination of water bodies
through various harmful substances. This can include chemical,
physical, and biological pollutants. In India, common pollutants
range from industrial waste and agricultural runoff to
domestic sewage and religious offerings.
Understanding River
Pollution

3. Major Rivers Affected by
Pollution
The Ganges, revered as a holy river, is
heavily polluted with industrial effluents,
sewage, and religious waste. Efforts to
clean it have been ongoing for decades.
The Yamuna, particularly in Delhi, suffers
from severe pollution due to industrial
discharge and untreated sewage.
The Ganges
Yamuna
Godavari faces contamination from
industrial activities and urban runoff,
affecting its ecosystem and surrounding
communities.
Godavari

4. Sources of River Pollution in India
Factories discharge untreated
waste directly into rivers,
introducing hazardous chemicals
and heavy metals.
Pesticides and fertilizers used in
farming wash into rivers, causing
nutrient pollution and harming
aquatic life.
Industrial Waste Agricultural Runoff

5. Impact of
River Pollution
Untreated sewage from households adds to
the pollution load, introducing pathogens
and organic waste into rivers.
Domestic Sewage
Religious and Cultural Practices
Offerings and cremation rituals along
riverbanks contribute to the pollution,
adding organic and inorganic materials to
the water.

6. Impact of River Pollution
Contaminated river water poses
serious health risks, including
waterborne diseases like cholera
and dysentery.
Pollution disrupts aquatic
ecosystems, affecting biodiversity
and degrading water quality.
Health Risks
Environmental Degradation

7. Impact of River Pollution
The economic impact includes
loss of fisheries, tourism, and
increased healthcare costs due
to pollution-related illnesses.
Polluted rivers affect the
quality of life for communities,
especially those relying on river
water for daily activities.
Economic Consequences Social Implications

8. Government Efforts to Combat
River Pollution
NRCP aims to improve the water
quality of rivers through various
conservation projects.
National River Conservation
Plan (NRCP)
Ganga Action Plan (GAP)
Launched to clean the Ganges,
GAP focuses on sewage treatment
and reducing industrial pollution.

9. Namami Gange Programme
This ambitious project seeks to rejuvenate the
Ganges with a multi-faceted approach involving
sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, and
rural sanitation.

10. Thank you