The Ganga A Scientific Study
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The Ganga A Scientific Study
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Author : C. R. Krishna Murti
language : en
Publisher: Northern Book Centre
Release Date : 1991
The Ganga A Scientific Study written by C. R. Krishna Murti and has been published by Northern Book Centre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Ganges River (India and Bangladesh) categories.
The book Ganga: A Scientific Study is based on an Integrated Research Programme carried out by 14 Universities located in the Ganga Basin sponsored and funded by the Envioronment Research Committee and The Ganga Project Directorate, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi. The Ganga, one of World's major rivers, has been venerated as the holiest and is bound with countless beliefs and faiths especially in India and adjacent countries. Its water has traditionally been regarded as an inexhaustible gift of nature. Recent experiences do not, however, warrant such a complacency. The water resources are strained to a non-sustainable level due to rapid population explosion, urbanisation, development of agriculture, industry, livestock and power production in the Ganga basin. The hydrobiological quality of water has deteriorated and yet no concise, valid supporting evidence was available in a comprehensive manner covering the entire river. This book is an attempt towards this direction. For the first time a picture of the Ganga is available with its physico-chemical and biological charateristics, the severe pollution stress and causes to which its water is subjected to, the contents and quality of water and possible remedial measures. An account of algae including pollution sensitive and tolerant species, besides bio-indicators is available. A possible modelling exercise has also been included. A microbiological assay and the bacteria present in the river water is also given. This book, in short, is a synthesis of what the Ganga is at present in respect of its hydrobiology, pollution load, and some aspects of hydrology.
The Ganga River Basin A Hydrometeorological Approach
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Author : Manvendra Singh Chauhan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-01-04
The Ganga River Basin A Hydrometeorological Approach written by Manvendra Singh Chauhan and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-04 with Science categories.
This book presents an overview of the hydrometeorological and hydrological studies and assists in tackling challenges posed by climate and land use land cover changes. The Ganga River is one of the major living streams on the planet earth and very important river system in India. This holy river is a lifeline for approximately five hundred million people. In the last few decades, River Ganges has been subjected to tremendous pressures with respect to both water quantity and water quality. This situation, already one of the alarming magnitudes, has been further provoked by hydrometeorological changes resulting in droughts, floods and reduced groundwater levels and river flows in addition to the poor river health. Thus, it is imperative to assess the various complexities and possible solutions for better management of River Ganges. This book is a valuable addition to the literature and contributes to research on River Ganges which will help better planning and management of Ganga river basin. The hydrological and hydrometeorological aspects covered in this book help practitioners, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders.
Ecological Imbalance Of The Ganga River System
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Author : Parimal Ray
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 1998
Ecological Imbalance Of The Ganga River System written by Parimal Ray and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Science categories.
The Author Has Further Enlighted How Under Stressed Condition Fish And Other Biological Organisms Are Surviving Which Results A Progressive Decline In Fish Population And Fish Food Organism. The Book Highlites Detailed Information On Various Aspects Of The Past And Present Status Of The Ganga River System Like: High Rate Of Deforestation, Recurring Annual Slit Precipitation Indicated By High Value Of Shape Factor, Reduced Water Holding Capacity Of The River, And Its Tributaries, Low Water Flow And Its Velocity, Shifting Of River Course And Its Tributaries Resulting Information Of Ox-Bow Lakes, Mendor Loops, Dead Arms, Chars, Tals And Ruins Of Settlements, Abstraction Of Water For Agriculture, Industrial And Urban Uses, Nature Of Waste Water Disposed, Pollution Load Their Ratio With Unpolluted Water In Different States, Changes In The Physico-Chemical And Biological Parameters, Metallic And Pesticide Pollution, Bio-Accumulation Of Metals In Aquatic Life Including Fish, Fishing In Shallow Inundated Areas, (Ox-Blow Lakes, Chars Mans Etc.), Status Of Juvenile Fishery In The Total Catch, Fish Seed Resources Its Future, Breeding Grounds, Impact Of Dams And Barrages On Fishery Potential Etc. And Over All Stressed Environment And The Aquatic Life And Finally Conservation And Management Of The River System Under Existing Economic Condition. The Author Has Taken Immense Pains To Provide An Up To Date Information Of The Ganga River System On The Above Aspects In This Book. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Physiology And Hydrology, Chapter 3: Tributaries And Their Role, Chapter 4: Major Canal Projects In The Ganga Basin, Chapter 5: Irrigation Projects And Abstration Of Water, Chapter 6: Deforestation Vis-A-Vis Soil Erosion, Chapter 7: Sediment Load And Nature Of Soil, Chapter 8: Remnants Of Riverbeds Due To Shifting Of Its Course, Chapter 9: Industrial Wastes: Theie Pollution Load Disposed Into The Ganga, Chapter 10: Ecological Imbalance Of The Ganga, Chapter 11: Impact On Biota Around The Outfall And The Main River: Their Pollution Status, Chapter 12: Limnological Studies: Physico Chemical Characteristics, Biological Characteristics, Chapter 13: Fish And Fisheries: Commercial Catch, Status Of Juvenile Fishery In Commercial Stock, Fishseed Resources, Prospects Of Beel/Mann Fishery, Fish Culture In Fluviatile Waters, Fishing Gear And Their Mode Of Operation, Chapter 14: Tributaries: Their Pollution Problems And Impact On Biomass, Chapter 15: Overall Stressed Environment And Biotic Life, Chapter 16: Environmental Changes Vis-A-Vis Riverine Ecology, Chapter 17: The Ganga And The Bhagirathi - Hooghly: Their Past And Present, Chapter 18: Conservation And Management Of The River System, Chapter 19: Suggestions For Future Investigation, Chapter 20: A World On Gap : A Scientific Study.
The Ganges
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Author : Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-08-07
The Ganges written by Vishwambhar Prasad Sati and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-07 with Science categories.
‘The Ganges: Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Importance’ is a geographical, cultural, economic, and environmental interpretation of the Ganga River. The Ganga River originates from Gaumukh- situated in the high Himalaya, flows through the world’s biggest fertile alluvial plain, and inlets into the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Sagar. It makes a unique natural and cultural landscape and is believed to be the holiest river of India. The Hindus called it ‘Mother Ganga’ and worship it. The towns/cities, situated on its bank, are world-famous and are known as the highland and valley pilgrimages. The water of the Ganga is pious, and the Hindus use it on different occasions while performing the rituals and customs. This book is unique because no previous study which presents a complete and comprehensive geographical description of the Ganga has been composed. This book presents the historical and cultural significance of the Ganga and its tributaries. Empirical, archival, and observation methods were applied to conduct this study. There are a total of 10 chapters in this book such as ‘Introduction’, ‘the Ganga Basin’, ‘Geography of the Ganga Basin’, ‘the Ganges System: Ganga and its Tributaries’, ‘Ganga between Gaumukh and Uttarkashi’, ‘the Major Cultural Towns’, ‘Major Fairs and Festivals’, ‘Economic Significance of the Ganga’, ‘Environmental Issues’, and ‘Conclusions’. The contents of the book are enriched by 89 figures, 15 tables, and substantial citations and references.
On The Banks Of The Ga G
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Author : Kelly D. Alley
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2002
On The Banks Of The Ga G written by Kelly D. Alley and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Nature categories.
Explores the collision of sacred purity with environmental pollution of the river Ganga (Ganges)
Our National River Ganga
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Author : Rashmi Sanghi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-11-12
Our National River Ganga written by Rashmi Sanghi and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
There is a plethora of information available on the river Ganga in the form of books, blogs, articles, websites, videos. Unfortunately, most of the information about this famous river is in a scattered form and reproduced from unverified sources. This contributed volume is the first multi-author volume publication on this subject. The River Ganga includes a vast array of topics written by several authors of distinction. Topics include; hydrology, tributaries, water uses, and environmental features such as river water quality, aquatic and terrestrial flora/fauna, natural resources, ecological characteristics, sensitive environmental components and more. Part I gives a basic introduction of the Ganga river. The existing data and available information from various sources has been compiled in a pictorial fashion in the form of cmaps. Its cultural importance with changing times is also discussed. Part II looks at the rich biodiversity of the Ganga Basin. It gives a detailed description of the major floral and faunal biodiversity with special emphasis on the national aquatic animal dolphin and Sunderbans, the largest mangrove wetland in the world. Part III examines ‘The Ganga Water as it flows’. It focuses on the water quality as well as its associated challenges. Part IV looks at the complexities of issues confronting the river ‘Ganga in changing times’ be it snowmelt runoff, river bank erosion hazards and hydropower assessments; how the factors of population, poverty and pollution contribute to the fate of the river. Part IV touches on economic aspects derived from the river such as business opportunities and tourism.
River Of Life River Of Death
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Author : Victor Mallet
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017
River Of Life River Of Death written by Victor Mallet and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with SCIENCE categories.
India is killing the Ganges, and the Ganges in turn is killing India. The waterway that has nourished more people than any on earth for three millennia is now so polluted with sewage and toxic waste that it has become a menace to human and animal health. Victor Mallet traces the holy river from source to mouth, and from ancient times to the present day, to find that the battle to rescue what is arguably the world's most important river is far from lost. As one Hindu sage told the author in Rishikesh on the banks of the upper Ganges (known to Hindus as the goddess Ganga): "If Ganga dies, India dies. If Ganga thrives, India thrives. The lives of 500 million people is no small thing." Drawing on four years of first-hand reporting and detailed historical and scientific research, Mallet delves into the religious, historical, and biological mysteries of the Ganges, and explains how Hindus can simultaneously revere and abuse their national river. Starting at the Himalayan glacier where the Ganges emerges pure and cold from an icy cave known as the "Cow's Mouth" and ending in the tiger-infested mangrove swamps of the Bay of Bengal, Mallet encounters everyone from the naked holy men who worship the river, to the engineers who divert its waters for irrigation, the scientists who study its bacteria, and Narendra Modi, the Hindu nationalist prime minister, who says he wants to save India's mother-river for posterity. Can they succeed in saving the river from catastrophe - or is it too late?
Large Rivers
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Author : Avijit Gupta
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2022-03-28
Large Rivers written by Avijit Gupta and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-28 with Science categories.
An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers. This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain Measurement and management of large rivers The effect of climatic change on large rivers Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.
Environmental Studies Science Sbpd Publications
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Author : Dr. V. C. Sinha,
language : en
Publisher: SBPD Publications
Release Date : 2022-06-03
Environmental Studies Science Sbpd Publications written by Dr. V. C. Sinha, and has been published by SBPD Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-03 with Science categories.
1. Environment : Definition, Scope and Importance, 2. Natural Resources, 3. Forest Resources, 4. Water Resources, 5. Mineral Resources, 6. Food Resources, 7. Energy Resources, 8. Land Resources, 9. Ecosystem, 10. Biodiversity and its Conservation, 11. Environmental Pollution, 12. Disaster Managemen: Floods, Earthquakes, Cyclones and Landslides, 13. Social Issues and Environment : From Unsustainable to Sustainable Development, 14. Human Population and Environment.
The Ganga
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Author : Pranab Kumar Parua
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-01-12
The Ganga written by Pranab Kumar Parua and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-12 with Science categories.
From time immemorial the Bengal Delta had been an important maritime des- nation for traders from all parts of the world. The actual location of the port of call varied from time to time in line with the natural hydrographic changes. From the early decades of the second millennium AD, traders from the European con- nent also joined the traders from the Arab countries, who had been the Forerunners in maritime trading with India. Daring traders and fortune seekers from Denmark, Holland, Belgium and England arrived at different ports of call along the Hooghly river. The river had been, in the meantime, losing its pre-eminence as the main outlet channel of the sacred Ganga into the Bay of Bengal, owing to a shift of ?ow towards east near Rajmahal into the Padma, which had been so long, carried very small part of the large volume of ?ow. On a cloudy afternoon on August 24, 1690 the British seafarer Job Charnock rested his oars at Kolkata and started a new chapter in the life of a sleepy village, bordering the Sunderbans which was ‘a tangled region of estuaries, rivers and water courses, enclosing a vast number of islands of various shapes and sizes. ’ and infested with a large variety of wild animals. In the language of the British Nobel Laureate (1907) Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936). ???? ???? Thus the midday halt of Charnock grew a city.