Efforts to reduce pollutants in the Ganga have failed because of ignorance of the river's self cleansing ability, among other things.

Though the government boasts its improved chulha project has exceeded targets, officials admit the programme has been a failure because of lack user acceptance.

DOES THE ago-old belief in Ganga's incorruptibility hold water? Yes, says environmental engineer D S Bhargava of Roorkee University, who believes that this is what has led to apathy towards the

BESIDES farming, the Jyapus also engage in activities such as pottery, weaving, tile and brick-making. Weaving is an important activity, as the Jyapus traditionally prefer to wear home-spun clothes.