Abstract:
Rivers are the most significant resource of inland surface water supporting majority of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem and natural processes. With advancement and improvement in lives of human beings, the natural environment and specially water system has suffered largely. The effects are seen in quality, quantity, geomorphic, hydrologic, and ecologic aspects. To restore the natural flow and health of river, rejuvenation programs have been promoted. The program has attracted both scientific community and policy makers to initiate the Nobel work. The present research focuses on discussing possible and existing problems and explains the cause and indicators of such problems. Most of the studies are carried out keeping in mind only one or two aspects, while hear, all of them have been compiled to have a holistically view of understanding the real problem. The aim of the study is to develop a framework where each type of problem is addressed and studied so that most suited, logical and natural solution can be suggested if rejuvenation project is to be carried out. The solutions which are suggested are creating a riparian buffer. It is one the best solution because it improve ecology and geology of rivers and also protect the river from pollution. Streambank Stabilization is important for improving geomorphology of streams, artificial structures like- A-jacks are made for protecting rivers from erosion they also provide good habitat to aquatic species. In India most of the rivers are seasonal to maintain the flow of these rivers rain and flood water harvesting is also good solution.
