World Rivers Day: Some Amazing Facts on the Mighty Streams Flowing Across India

Every year, September 27 is marked as the World Rivers Day in order to raise awareness and promote conservation of the rivers around the world. The day also emphasises the need to focus on the health of the rivers, as they are the greatest sources of freshwater on the planet.

India is a land of nine great rivers, which serve as lifelines for billions of people. Among all, the Ganga is one of the largest flowing rivers in the country, while the other mighty rivers include the Godavari, Krishna, Brahmaputra, and Indus.[Readmore]