The Ganges: India's Sacred River

Since ancient times, rivers have shaped the course of human history. Serving as entryways into new lands for explorers, great civilizations often developed along their banks. Today, rivers are just as vital for transportation, creating hydroelectricity, and supplying water. What steps are being taken to protect the world's great rivers from these human activities?

The Ganges River flows through northern India and Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. It is a sourc...