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Yamuna
The Yamuna sometimes called Jamuna or Jumna is a major river in northern India having total length of approximately 1,370 kilometers. Its source is at Yamunotri and it flows through the states of Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh and finally merges into River Ganga at Allahabad. Mathura, Agra and Delhi are the major cities lying on the banks of this river. In 1970-80's Yamuna was the lifeline of Delhi has now became the most polluted water resource of the country.
Causes behind polluted river of Yamuna
Increasing pollution of the Yamuna has now become an international issue and a cause of concern for environmentalists. Big industries, Factories, Peoples living in colonies, slums and rural areas everyone pollute this holy river. 18 drains of city falls into the river as it covers distance of 22 km in Delhi. City dumps its 3,296 MLD (million liters per day) of sewage in the river. People wash their clothes, utensils and other things in the river and pollutes it everyday
Steps taken by the Indian Government
A few years back when the pollution level of Yamuna increased alarmingly, the Delhi government woke up. A number of projects were launched by the government to clean the Yamuna, but till date nothing has happened. Yamuna Action Plan has not given desired results because it is not in accordance with the Master Plan for Delhi-2021. In 2009 Year Delhi Govt. entered into agreement with Engineers India Limited to clean Yamuna. Delhi Jal Board (DJB) proposed laying down sewers along the three major drains - Najafgarh, Supplementary and Shahadra drains and also make 15 sewage treatment plants functional to prevent the waste from going into this holy river.
The most important question is that can clean up drive become successful without the contribution of Delights? In our country, India we all assumes that it is duty of government to do everything. If government agencies failed to do something, should not we take our own initiative and put our efforts to complete the project. It is almost impossible to make the Yamuna clean, till Delights wake up. It is the prime duty of Delights to help the government to save Yamuna. Only then Yamuna clean up drive can achieve its goal.
'Obviously, there is need for greater involvement of citizens' groups and volunteers
All over the world, there was a fresh reawakening about the state of rivers. The most important question is that can clean up drive become successful without the contribution of Delights? In our country, India we all assumes that it is duty of government to do everything. If government agencies failed to do something, should not we take our own initiative and put our efforts to complete the project. It is almost impossible to make the Yamuna clean, till Delights wake up. It is the prime duty of Delights to help the government to save Yamuna. Only then Yamuna clean up drive can achieve its goal.
'Obviously, there is need for greater involvement of citizens' groups and volunteers
The Yamuna river starts getting polluted as it enters the plains of India, here it starts getting polluted by pesticides and fertilisers as it enters Haryana but most of the pollution is caused by improper or inadequate sewage disposal systems when the river enters Delhi (Delhi is responsible for 80% of the pollution). On top of this there at least 80 large and many small industrial units pouring raw industrial waste (containing many harmful and varied toxic pollutants) into the river across Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
The pollution also causes blooms of water hyacinth to choke the river in places and these in turn cause eutrophication.
The river is very, very sick and polluted (the worst example in India) and the solution to this is easily within the countries ability to control/correct (other countries have cleaned up their rivers) had it the will to do so.
there is a lot of sewage waste and also domestic waste from bathing and washing clothes also they put bodies of dead animals in there.
The causes of the pollution are:
-factories dumping unwanted waste
-corpses
-pesticides and fertilizers
-animal waste
-sewage
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Effects of water pollution in river yamuna?
The River Yamuna is harmful to animals and humans because it contains sewage and other pollutants. There are also other pollutants like metals that are toxic.
Where does yamuna river end?
The Yamuna River ends at river estuary.
Which Indian river is a biological desert?
yamuna river
Which river joins the river ganga AT PRAYAG?
Yamuna
What is the name of the river that flows near delhi?
Yamuna is the river passing through Delhi. I originates from place Yamnotri in Himalayas and merges in another river Ganga (also known as Ganges). The merged river is known as Ganga and hen merges into Bay of Bengal Sea.
Case study of local river yamuna?
case study of local river yamuna
What is yamuna river area?
The Yamuna is a river that is located in the northern India area. The Yamuna is also known as the Jumma or the Jamuna, and it is the largest tributary river of the Ganga (Ganges).
How is yamuna river similar to thames river?
Can we compare the great Yamuna river with Thames of United Kingdom. Samir
Which river is beside the taj mahal?
Taj Mhal is built on the bank of yamuna river. The monument along with the river provides a magnificent view.
Where does yamuna river start and end?
yamuna starts from yamunotri
Which sea does the Yamuna river flow into?
Yamuna flows from yamnotri
Chambal river merge at what river?
Yamuna river
