State of the rivers in India: a seminar report
Indian rivers account for major source of freshwater supplies in the country. They are revered around the country. The competing demand for freshwater due to development pressure and population growth coupled with encroachments over river beds, indiscriminate pollution, general neglect and people-river disconnect are taking its toll on these lifelines. It is not only a cause of concern for humanity but also for many other kinds of lives. Large amount of public money and resource have been deployed particularly to deal with the pollution menace. But the results are not visible. What is it, which is ailing the river management system in the country. The objective of this day-long seminar on the "State of Indian Rivers" is stock taking, experience sharing and recommending corrective measures.