Our National River Ganga [electronic resource] : lifeline of millions / Rashmi Sanghi, editor.
Sanghi, Rashmi, editor of compilation.
2014
TD304.G36
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Title Our National River Ganga [electronic resource] : lifeline of millions / Rashmi Sanghi, editor.
ISBN 9783319005300 electronic book
3319005308 electronic book
9783319005294
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00530-0
Published Cham : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 415 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-00530-0 doi
Call Number TD304.G36
Dewey Decimal Classification 363.7394
Summary 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.
Note Includes index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2013).
Added Author Sanghi, Rashmi, editor of compilation.
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Introduction to the River Ganga
The Rich Biodiversity of the Ganga Basin
Ganga Water Quality Challenges
Future Challenges
The River Ganga in changing times
Livelihood Aspects.

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