RIVER GANGA IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT RIVERS OF INDIA THE POLLUTION LEVEL OF RIVER GANGA IS INCREASING DRASTICALLY WHAT - Social Science - Human Environment Interactions - The Tropical and the Subtropical Region

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RIVER GANGA IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT RIVERS OF INDIA THE
POLLUTION LEVEL OF RIVER GANGA IS INCREASING DRASTICALLY WHAT ARE
THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POLLUTION?MENTION SOME OF THE
STEPS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE THE RIVER GANGA TO ITS
PAST GLORY?

Madhumita Das · Accepted Answer

Some of the factors responsible for the increasing level of
pollution in River Ganga includes

a Dumping of sewage and other waste products into the river

b Release of chemicals and harmful substances from industries and
factories nearby

c Moreover, people take bath in the water considering it to be holy
and perform various rituals which makes the river polluted

Some steps taken by government to restore River Ganga includes:

a Management of solid waste products

b Installation of sewage treatment plan

c Building of crematorium for performing rites and rituals

d Creating awareness among public for maintaining cleanliness

e Providing cheap sanitary facilities etc

RIVER GANGA IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT RIVERS OF INDIA.THE POLLUTION LEVEL OF RIVER GANGA IS INCREASING DRASTICALLY.WHAT ARE THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POLLUTION?MENTION SOME OF THE STEPS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE THE RIVER GANGA TO ITS PAST GLORY?