The Ganges River is the largest river in India. Not only is it the largest river but it also holds a great amount of religious importance. According to sources it provides water to about 40% of India's population. With India being one of the most populous countries in the world that is a good chunk of individuals depending on the Ganges as a source of water. The Ganges has been known to be very polluted and many people use it for domestic use for things such as bathing and laundry. There are also religious activities that take place within the Ganges. In the season of festivals, more than 70 million people on average come to the river to bathe and wash away their sins over a span of a few weeks. Along with a Hindu belief where dropping the ashes of cremated bodies at the Manikarnika Ghat along the Ganges would liberate the soul. These impurities atop of just pure trash is causing a great deal of pollution within the waters of the Ganges. 
Overall, being an aspiring global health professional these facts are just astounding to me. Also seeing the levels of pollution that there are in India can lead me to only imagine the severity of the Ganges. In order to alleviate even the smallest amount of pollution in the river, action must be taken and the people must people educated on the importance of such.
