India Today in its article have highlighted wrong datas being presented by bodies involved in Ganga conservation. According to it 'The Centre Pollution Control Board in its latest report has identified Ganga's four polluted stretches running into 550 km. But, a simple geographical look at these stretches shows the actual length is 926 km'. With some of the crucial data provided by India's apex pollution watchdog on Ganga's dying stretches being off the mark, fears abound that much of the money earmarked for the river's cleanup will go down the drain. Please read full article at its source .... http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cracks-appear-in-river-gangas-polluti...
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. |