Yamuna action plan

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Introduction:-River Yamuna with total length of

Around 1370 km. is the largest tributry Of the river ganga .It source is at

Yamundri in the Uttarakhand ,Himalya.It flows through the cities of Delhi,Haryana

,Uttat Pradesh,before merging with the gangesAt Allahabad.

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Pollution in River Yamuna:-The yamuna river passing through 22km.In Delhi was once described as the lifeline

Of the city:-Encroachment near yamuna river bank.

Cattle wading and dairy waste.Farmhouses illegally occupy Yamuna bank.

EFFECTS OF POLLUTION

The yamuna is poisoned and so

Are your veg.A recent study conducted by theEnergy &Resources Institute(TERI)

Indicates the presence of heavy Metals in veg. that are grown with

Water from the Yamuna.

Vegetables grown from theWater of Yamuna.

Measures to Prevent PollutionCatchment area:-Catchment area Declination is a n important compo-Nent of water equality management.

Construction of barricades:-The Drainage system have to be designedAs to allow the harvesting of the rain

Water.

Money will never be enough?Investment on water-sanitation (as percentages of total plan outlay)

By-Tushar SinghClass-VIII-DRoll No.-24