VOICED : Can Modi clean the Ganges Indias biggest sewage line

The Ganges River, stretching over 2,500 kilometers across Northern India, is a vital resource for millions but is heavily polluted with sewage, industrial waste, and rubbish. This pollution affects local businesses and poses significant health risks. Despite past government efforts, the river remains polluted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized cleaning the Ganges, but challenges remain, particularly from industrial waste. The leather industry in Kanpur is a major polluter, releasing untreated toxic wastewater into the river. The pollution has led to a health crisis, with residents suffering from ailments like skin rashes. Modi's success in restoring the river could fulfill a key election promise and mitigate the environmental and health disaster.

What are some of the main pollutants affecting the Ganges River?

• Sewage, industrial waste, and rubbish

• Oil spills and plastic

• Radioactive waste and chemicals

• Agricultural pesticides and fertilizers

Why is the Ganges River's water level dropping?

• Because of irrigation and misuse

• Due to excessive rainfall

• Because of dam construction

• As a result of climate change

What is one of the biggest challenges for Prime Minister Modi in cleaning the Ganges?

• Reducing agricultural runoff

• Controlling industrial pollution

• Managing tourism activities

• Preventing natural disasters

Which industry in Kanpur is a major polluter of the Ganges?

• Textile industry

• Leather industry

• Automobile industry

• Chemical industry

What health issue is mentioned as being caused by the polluted Ganges water?

• Vision impairment

• Respiratory problems

• Skin rashes

• Digestive disorders