Top ten Issues/challenges faced by Ganga

[Re-posting my submission for a task in mygov.in. This article lists the top ten issues damaging the river Ganaga]

1)      Untreated waste generated from city/town is let into the Ganga River

2)      Industrial wastes are let into the river water

3)      Dead bodies are dumped into the river

4)      People living near the banks, use the river as a toilet

5)      Agricultural activities near the river lead to contamination with pesticides/fertilizers. 

6)      Tourist/local people use the river as a place to dump their garbage

7)       Soaps, shampoos and detergent are mixed with the water when people take bath or wash their cloths.

8)      Animals are brought and washed in the river

9)      Many articles such as “diya” (which contains oil) are let into river waters for religious reasons. Such practices should be controlled.  

10)   Because of commercialization, much of the Ganga River has lost its true ecology. Ex: Encroachment into river, clearing natural vegetation and building an artificial banks (made of concrete) etc.   Steps should be taken to restore the river’s natural ecology.