Editorial In its unrestrained form, nature has coexisted with human societies for millennia, providing vital resources and shaping cultures. As some of the most significant natural entities, rivers have played a crucial role in human civilisation, particularly in India, where cities like Benares, Patna, Ahmedabad,...
With the late heavy downpour of rain, rivers in Bihar are inundating. Several areas have been affected by flood, chief among them are Kosi and Ganga. There has been flooding in the Gomati river of West Champaran too. Furthermore, three dozen rivers have died in...
A 2-day National Conference on Riverfront Development and its Socio-Economic implication across different rivers in India was organised by PRC in Kota, Rajasthan in collaboration with other stakeholders and activists around the country. The Kota Riverfront, developed at a staggering cost of ₹1200 crores by...
A compendium of 6 Case Studies of different Riverfront development in India Riverfront projects disregard the fragile ecology of river estuaries and the livelihoods of fishing communities that rely on species thriving on diurnal salinity fluctuations. These projects disrupt natural ecosystems, leading to erosion and...