Pollution of River Ganga

Submitted By :-
Amit Kumar
BBA. LL.B
Semester-VII, Roll-1007

Submitted To:-

Mr. H. Manu

( Rough Draft submitted in partial fulfilment for subject Environmental Law)

CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

Introduction
The Ganga basin accounts for a little more than one-fourth (26.3%) of the countrys total
geographical area and is the biggest river basin in India, covering the entire states of
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Delhi, and parts of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. The Ganga basin is bound in the
north by the Himalayas and in the south by the Vindhyas. It provides water to drinking
purpose and irrigation in agriculture about 40% of India's population in 11 states. After 27
years and Rs. 1000 crore expenditure on Ganga river, it has a critical situation. In modern
times, it is known for being much polluted, 30 polluted nalas flows in Ganga river from
Varanasi city within seven kilometers. According to a World Bank Sponsored Study (State of
Environment Report- U.P.) (In: Mallikarjun, 2003), pollution levels in the Ganga are
contributing 9-12% of total disease burden in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.). The coliform bacteria
levels are in excess of 2 lakh MPN as against the national water quality standard of 5000
(Mallikarjun, 2003). The report estimated total health damage on account of water pollution
in up to is around 6.4 million daily. A number of initiatives have been undertaken to clean the
river but failed to deliver desired results.[4] After getting elected, India's Prime
minister Narendra Modi affirmed to work for cleaning the river and controlling
Pollution.[5]Subsequently, Namami Ganga project was announced by the Government in July
2014 budget.[6] An estimated Rs 2,958 Crores have been spent till July 2016 in various efforts
for clean up of the river.

Research Methodology
The researcher has primarily relied on the Doctrinal Method. The research is based on
comprehensive study of sources which are primarily study of various books, other web
resources, news articles etc. Analytical, critical and Comparative methods are used as major
tools of study in support of the arguments.

Objectives of Study:
The objectives of the study are to know in detail the river Ganga and its importance in
the country.
To know the reasons for increasing pollution of the river and countermeasures being
taken for the same.
Tentative Chapterisation
Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Ganga: Lifeline to Millions

Chapter 3: Deteriorating condition of Ganga

Chapter 4: Steps to Save Ganga

Chapter 5: Current scenario and future perspectives

Chapter 6: Conclusion

Research Questions

1. What is the significance and importance of Ganga in India?

2. What are the factors responsible for its deteriorating condition?

Hypothesis

The researcher hypothesizes that Ganga is the third largest river in the world by discharge
which is not just the most sacred river to Hindus but also a lifeline to millions of Indians who
live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs. Though increasing pollution has
resulted in seriously deteriorating condition of the river and despite a number of initiatives
have been undertaken to clean the river but failed to deliver desired results.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Ganga: A Journey Down the Ganges River, Julian Crandall Hollick, 2007