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River Ganges-Economy

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ECONOMY

OF THE RIVER GANGES
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LOTS OF PEOPLE...

GANGES WATER USAGE

WHY LIVE NEAR THE GANGES?

  • Rubbish
  • Jobs
  • Religion
  • Water Supply
Photo by Ben Beiske

INDUSTRIES AROUND THE GANGES

  • Farming
  • Fishing
  • Laundry
  • Tourism

FARMING

  • Wide Basin used
  • Most people
  • Rice, Sugarcanes and Lentils
Photo by Bobinson K B

FISHING

  • Not healthy
  • 140 fish
  • Main local fish supply

LAUNDRY

  • Some wash near the dead
  • Traditional place
  • Also get money by washing the washing boards.
Photo by nevil zaveri

TOURISM

  • Holy River
  • 290yen
  • Traditional yoga
Photo by terbeck

SALARY

  • Farm12584
  • Fish 11057
  • Laundry 49000
  • Tourism 174000
Photo by radiant guy

BREAD?

Photo by barron

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POTENTIALS

  • Hydroelectric power
  • 2/5 of India and all of Nepal
  • 2006~2010
  • 13 kilowatts
Photo by Jan Tik