Climate Change may cause drought in Ganga Basin, floods in cities: Study

Climate Change may cause drought in Ganga Basin, floods in cities: Study

A recent study conducted by researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has raised concerns about the future of agriculture in the low-lying areas of the Ganga basin. The study predicts a potential drought in the near future due to a decrease in average rainfall. The average monthly rainfall in this region may reduce significantly by … Read more

NGT warns of Haridwar’s Ganga pollution and illegal construction

NGT warns of Haridwar's Ganga pollution and illegal construction

The National Green Court (NGT) ordered the joint committee to submit its report to the court on the alleged illegal construction in Haridwar and, as a result, the increasing pollution in the Ganges. The case is related to the Beliram Ashram in Haridwar. The court stressed the importance of submitting the report as soon as … Read more

Arth Ganga: a battle between Water Management, Governance, and Tourism?

what is arth ganga project

The Ganga, one of India’s most iconic and sacred rivers, has been at the center of a comprehensive plan called Arth Ganga that seeks to develop tourism circuits along the river. Since its inception, the Arth Ganga program has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. The critics have pointed out the challenges of balancing … Read more

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