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SUBHAJYOTI DAS (2011) of  Geological Society of India in this article explains strategic areas that need greater emphasis in Ganga River basin planning.Out of the experiences drawing from cleaning of Thames and Danube following strategic action programs should be implemented.The Ganga River Basin Authority should have a Management Board drawing a number of Members from stake holders, including the public representatives and priests, NGOs, all related scientific and technical institutions or organizations, both government and non government, engaged in management and research on cons

Bathing in the Ganges is a very common activity and on certain holi occassions a large number of people take bath in the Ganges. This human activity also have serious effect on the water quality pf the river.According to a study conducted by H. Kulshrestha and S. Sharma (2006) during Aardh Kumbh (2004) ,"Mass bathing affected the transparency of water.

According to authors of this report published by IWMI, '' TMost of the river basins in India are data poor, including its iconic river – Ganga (Ganges)''.This report concludes that "various dams and barrages constructed to date have reduced mainly the flows during the dry season – when irrigation water demands are the highest. Flow regulation through dams and barrages has also changed the timing of annual extreme water conditions such as the date of minimum and maximum flows. The change in the timing of the minimum flow date is, however,affected more than the maximum flows.

The Ganges is an important source sustaining biodiversity on this planet. One of the important species of fish is Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)  is found in the Ganges and conserved in a Sanctuary called Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary located in dynamic environment of the Ganges. According to  Prof (s) Sunil K. Choudhary, Brian D. Smith, Subhasis Dey, Sushant Dey and Satya Prakash from Vikramshila Biodiversity Research and Education Centre, T.M.

          River rafting is a popular tourist activity and it has its own impacts on the ecology of the Ganges. Scientists (Authors Parth Sarathi Mahapatra , H.B.Vasistha  and Rajiv Pandey ) from  Forest Ecology and Environment Division of  Forest Research Institute, Dehradun ( India ) have explained different impacts of this industry on the Ganges. They argue that the “expectations from the development of River Rafting and Camping industry on the banks of The Holy Ganga have not been up to the mark.

Trends in melting Glaciers. What are probable  Impacts of climate change in down stream regions of Asia? An Interesting  report by UNEP exploring various issues like livlihoods , adoptations and lack of awareness about various factors envisaged in this issue. ''There needs to be a lot of research on (Asia’s) mountainglaciers. Truly, we know less about them than anyother place on Earth ''                                               Glaciologist Lonnie G.Thompson, Ohio State University, Columbus   (Bagla 2009).

No words , No phrases can describe Ganga in her wholesomeness. You will find no end of her  generosity to mankind when you will think of her as a mother.  

Government of India have brought a new hope for people by with world bank collobration to clean Ganga by 2020.

Water Quality Standards in India. Author explains the standards and framework being used in India for monitoring the quality of different Water sources in India.

Its official (Parliamentary) report about Ganga Action Plan submitted in 2004.It is based on report submitted by Comptroller and Audictor general of India in 2000. Public accounts committee have given recomndations and critical feedbacks to Institutions responsible for facilitation of Ganga Action Plan ( GAP). A very scientific report with lots of facts , figures and ground realities of this Plan.