Yamuna river

Where is it located?

Why is it so sacred for its people?
Nearly 57 million people depend on the Yamuna waters.

The stolen river


The god Indra stole his horse and this, very angry sent all his children around the earth to find the animal, which was eventually found in the underworld.

What is happening to the river?
Due to high density population growth, Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers today in the world

Supreme Courtdecision taken in 1996

• Haranayas request for re-assessing Delhi demands for water.
• The supreme court order directiong it to release that required quantum of water to the national capital.

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Yamuna river

The
stolen
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