Problemanalysis
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stakeholdermodelAction plans &performanceImpact &PerformanceMonitoring
The current situation is above the danger mark
The River pollution problem has far reaching effects on many aspects of life.
A few examples
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India’s 14 major and 55 minor rivers receive over a million tonnes of sewage/ day
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Most rivers running over D levels (excessive levels
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unfit ) of pollution levels
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Ganga polluted over 5000 times permissible levels
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Stretches of Yamuna devoid of all aquatic life for over a decade
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High percentages of Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate etc. which cause severe environmental andphysical damage
River pollution in India has enormous environmental, economic, social, healthrelated implications. It is an issue which demands immediate action.
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