indian rivers?

Question

info on them, how are we polluting it? economic uses?

Answer 1

Polluting ways
1. Heavy and cottage industries discharge
2. Discharge of garbage from human habitations (cities and towns)
3. Some water borne plants

Economic Uses
1. Agriculture and Irrigation (E.g., almost all indian rivers)
2. Power generation (E.g., Bakra Nangal, Pycara project)
3. Tourism (Along famous falls like Jog falls, etc)
4. Accumulation of sand for Building purpose
5. Medicinal values (E.g., Water in TalaKaveri and Haridwar)
6. River Sports (Rafting, canoeing, etc)
7. Construction of Major cities along river banks (E.g., Delhi, Varanasi)

Answer 2

There are not many sites and information available particularly on the indian rivers. One good bets is to get in contact with the local environmentalists.

Answer 3

Just use all your common sense. Thats about it.