Explore in 360°: Worshiped by a billion Hindus and a water source for 400 million, the Ganges is dying, despite decades of government efforts to save it. See more: http://reut.rs/2vhryVB | Reuters

The Ganges has not only supported the people’s undying religious faith, but also enabled an economical boom owing to its resources. However, that comes at a price – the river is severely polluted due to industrialization in multiple areas. The high population at the banks further adds to this problem. So, can the river sustain through such adversities, or has it become too late to control the damage that has been done? Join Simon Reeve in exploring these answers on ‘Simon Reeve’s Sacred Rivers’,

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