SAVE RIVERS OF WESTERN HIMALAYAS

With the continuous discharge of affluents in the tributaries it has become, increasingly evident from a study that:
"The impact of grossly polluted waters of the Budha Nallah (BN) on the flesh quality of a few fish species inhabiting river Satluj following its confluence with the river has been studied. For flesh quality, levels of extractable proteins (EP), carbohydrate content and total lipid (TL) contents have been compared in Cirrhina mrigala, Cirrhina reba, Crossocheilus latius and Mystus cavasius collected from downstream (DS) region (selected at 40-42 km following confluence of BN with the river) and an upstream (US) region (selected at 8-10 km before the confluence of BN with the river) of river Satluj. The results have shown a significant decline in the EP content, carbohydrates and TL contents in the flesh of these fish species collected from DS region. The functional significance of any decrease/increase in the biochemical parameter (s) has been discussed."
{source:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12968726}

These all threat to the regional water quality are now challenging, the administration to take stern actions, so that the most fertile and biodiversity rich areas of Himalayan cliffs and terai must not fall short of their natural charisma.

{See link: http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/ppcb-pulls-up-industry-polluting-satluj-river/299322/}

Unfortunately, the,hole discussion of closure and rehabilitation, of the industries and its people is further delaying the process of saving rivers of western Himalayas in messy state of affairs.

{see Links:
1. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/politics-adds-to-industrial-pollution/341161/
2. http://www.cpcb.nic.in/oldwebsite/New%20Item/images/content_chapter-4.pdf}

In such circumstances the viable step is peoples participation with eco-sensitive solutions is the suitable step, but how in when is what we need to answer. In words of regional activist, Balbir Singh Seechewal": Water is water. Be it of Punjab white Bein or Kali Bein, or be it of rivers like Satluj, Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari. Be it water in India or any other country - it is needed by everyone. We need water just like we need air to breathe. A wave has started from Punjab Kali Bein rivulet and we want it to spread not only across India but also across the whole world. Environment is of prime concern these days. Efforts made at the Kali Bein have sent a message globally, said Seechewal."

{See Link:http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/feature/balbir-singh-seechewal-dedicated-to-anti-river-pollution-cause_100183222.html}