RIVER - GANGA 

River Ganga, along with her many tributaries, has been the source of physical and spiritual sustenance of Indian civilization. River Ganga is the holiest of rivers and also called Goddess – MOTHER GANGA! 

River Ganga is a lifeline for millions. It drains a basin of extraordinary variation in altitude, climate, land use and cropping pattern.   Despite being highly revered and being the primary water resource for the heartland of India, the Ganga river is today seriously polluted and under extreme environmental stress. Hence its rejuvenation and management requires participation of all through the concept of a mass movement or Jan Andolan

LOCATION

 Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India in terms of catchment area.

Constituting 26% of the country's land mass (8,61,404 Sq. km).

Supporting about 43% of its population. 

River Ganga, originate from Gangotri Glacier at Gaumukh, travelling a distance of 2525 kms before flowing into Bay of Bengal. 

A large number of tributaries like Alaknanda, Ramganga, Kali, Yamuna, Gomti, Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi and Sone, draining 11 states of the country join River Ganga at different confluence points during its journey

 RIVER -  BRAHMAPUTRA

The Brahmaputra Valley has an average width of about 80 Km. The main river of the valley, Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world.

The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. after flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal.

LOCATION

The catchments area of Brahmaputra in Tibet is 2, 93,000 Sq. Km; in India and Bhutan is 2,40,000 Sq. Km and in Bangladesh is 47,000 Sq. Km. The Brahmaputra basin extends over an area of 5,80,000 Sq. Km up to its confluence within Bangladesh.

UTTAR PRADESH

topography

Uttar Pradesh can be divided into three distinct hypsographical regions : The Shivalik foothills and Terai in the North. The Gangetic Plain in the centre - Highly fertile alluvial soils; flat topography broken by numerous ponds, lakes, and rivers;

crops grown

Wheat, 

Rice, 

pulses, 

Oilseeds and potatoes are major agricultural products. 

Sugarcane is the most important cash crop throughout the state. 

Mangoes is also produced in the state.

flora-faun

Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa National Park and Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary are home to five important species

Royal Bengal tiger. 

tourist centers

Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich culture and tradition. It is home to Ayodhya and Mathura birthplace of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna respectively.

    occupations

The majority of the state's population depends upon farming activities.

    Sikkim

topography 

Nestling in the Himalayan mountains, the state of Sikkim is characterised by mountainous terrain. 

Almost the entire state is hilly, with an elevation ranging from 280 metres (920 ft) in the south at border with West Bengal to 8,586metres (28,169 ft) in northern peaks near Nepal and Tibet

Crops grown

   flora-faun

Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants.

Orchids, 

Primula species, 

Oak 

Bamboo 

362 types of ferns and ferns allies, 

8 tree ferns, and over 900 medicinal plants.

Places to visit

Tsomgo Lake Nathula 

Gurudongmar Lake 

Yumthang Valley of Flowers

Kanchenjunga base camp

Green Lake