It is the third-largest peninsular river system and the largest in Odisha, which originates in the northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh. Basin states are  Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Bordering mountain ranges are the Central India hills, … Continue reading →

It was set up based on the recommendations of the Nachiket Mor Committee. It aims to advance financial inclusion by offering banking and financial services to the unbanked and underbanked areas, helping the migrant labour force, low-income households, small entrepreneurs, … Continue reading →

Stretching over 3500 kilometres and across eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan Often referred to as the “Third Pole” for its vast ice reserves, after the Arctic and Antarctic. It runs northeast to southwest and … Continue reading →

Natural Reasons: High levels of arsenic, fluoride, iron, and uranium exist naturally in geological formations, contaminating groundwater. Agriculture: Excessive use of fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides leaches harmful chemicals into the water table. Industrial Waste: Release of untreated industrial effluents leads … Continue reading →