Indian rivers have a matchless position in the world due to their specific importance.
The importance of these rivers can be expressed with the points given below:
1. The fertile plains in India have been formed by the rivers.
2. The alluvial soil carried by the Indian rivers is like a nectar for farming.
3. Rivers provide water for irrigation purposes.
4. The occupation of pisciueulture is performed in Indian rivers.
5. Rivers provide water transport.
6. Many religious, historical, traditional and industrial cities have developed on the banks of Indian rivers.
7. The rivers have given an important contribution in the establishment and development of industries.
8. The waterfalls of the rivers are helpful to generate electricity.
9. Many religious centers have developed on the confluence of rivers.
10. Rivers have been promoting the tourism in India since beginning.
11.The tree belts developed on both sides of the rivers have been promoting forests.
12.The rivers provide many organic and inorganic substances.
13.Due to the rivers, the confluence of different cultures and civilizations is established.
14.Rivers rise up the underground water level.
15.Rivers provide the building materials as well as water for industrial purposes.