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 NGT has also directed that all efforts be made to use treated wastewater instead of discharging it into River Ganga.

The past month saw unprecedented flood situations in several states of the country including the national capital Delhi. The floods have taken a massive toll on human as well as animal lives and forced displacements

Groundwater storage in Ganga; The groundwater storage level in the Ganges basin has been declining by 2.6 cm per year. Its effect