International day of 'Action for rivers’

The theme for March 2025 is ‘International day of ‘Action for rivers’.

We will explore the importance of rivers in our life as it is the origin of ancient civilization. Throughout the month, each week will focus on a different aspect.

This activity will not only enable you to understand the importance of rive but also give you encouragement to conserve rivers. We expect you to read/listen/watch the given links. In your personal diary, write down at least one action point that you will do to celebrate ‘International day of Action for rivers’.

Keep engaging in these activities, and you will becomemore environmentally aware.

1. Week 1: River water pollution sources and human health effect in India
2. Week 2: The rivers and ancient civilizations of the world
3. Week 3: Cleaning Ganges
4. Week 4: Cleaning Ganges
5. Week 5: Cleaning Nile
   • Rivers are essential for life, supporting civilizations and ecosystems. The Ganges, a vital river in India, faces severe pollution from industrial waste and sewage. To address this, the Indian government launched the Namami Gange initiative, focusing on sewage treatment, riverfront development, and public awareness. Similarly, Egypt's Nile River suffers from pollution due to agricultural runoff and industrial waste. The government has responded with stricter regulations, improved waste management, and clean-up campaigns. Other countries have also taken steps to protect their rivers. For example, the United States implemented the Clean Water Act to regulate pollutants, while Germany restored the Rhine River through international cooperation and strict pollution control. Such efforts reflect a shared global commitment to preserving rivers for future generations. Nile river is generally recognized as the longest, the Amazon is the largest river by volume of water. Let’s see the efforts to clean river Nile from Egypt.