Impact of mass bathing during Ardhkumbh (2004) on water quality status of river Ganga
posted by Gange
on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 14:05
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. Most of the water samples collected before the dip showed 100% transmittance but after the dip transmittance less than 100% was recorded in majority of water samples, which ultimately signifies the accumulation of soluble and suspended matter in the water during the dipping". Greener initiatives about Kumbh must promote symbolic baths only in this holi river.
Ganga facts
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The ganga is a life supporting system and it's well being will determine quality of life of millions of people living along places along its bank. The conflicting intersts of modern society is responsible for its pollution and other ecological problems.The Ganges provides countless benifits to us ranging from food to salvation. It is duty of everyone of protect this National river of India. Well being of the Ganga is an absolute indicator of environmental well being of India. |