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The waters of Ganga are used by millions from different regions and countries for myriad purposes. Conflicts are inevitable when these uses include drinking water, spiritual purification and industrial waste disposal. The waters serve as habitat for rare species and provide the livelihood for fishermen and trades people who transport goods to all reaches of the River. Bangladesh demands that adequate waters flow to them for their own needs and the ecology of the Sundarbans, perhaps the most serene place on Earth depends on a balance of clean waters with changing salinity throughout the day. As water is removed and diverted from its natural course, the ability of Ganga to meet these demands is diminished and the management of the waters becomes critical to the persistence of cultures, peoples and ecosystems.
Farakka Barrage
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Activities
WR1 Modeling Sustainable Water Use (computer based).
WR3 The politics of water: international conflict and agreements (research project).