Riverine Ecology in India and Its Management: A Review

Reena Roy, Renu Premi

Abstract: Riverine ecosystems in India play a vital role in supporting ecological stability, cultural heritage, agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and socio-economic development. (Srivastava, 2007; Anonymous, 2012; Team, 2012) However, rapid anthropogenic activities including untreated sewage discharge, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, hydrological modifications, and climate pressures have severely degraded river health. (Samudrani, 2016; Board, 2018) This research paper examines the ecological parameters of Indian river systems, environmental flows, pollution loads, biodiversity loss, and evaluates two major rivers Ganga and Yamuna as representative case studies. The study synthesizes secondary data to outline existing conditions and proposes sustainable management strategies focusing on environmental flows, pollution abatement, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and integrated river basin management.

Keywords: Riverine Ecology, Environmental Flow, Pollution, Indian Rivers, Ganga Basin, Yamuna River, Biodiversity Conservation

How to Cite?: Reena Roy, Renu Premi, "Riverine Ecology in India and Its Management: A Review", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1768-1771, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251126233253, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251126233253