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Fishing on the Mula river at Chande -Nanade bridge near
Hinjewadi

Photo Credit: Poonam Digwani

Pathway ahead
Rivers are alleviations of existence. So, not only humans but any life

forms are dependent on them. Despite of the fact , humans are not
contemplating any other life forms and making the river a place filled
with profanity.
The chapter has summarized many species that are still dependent on

the river. Therefore, it is now fundamental to retain the minimum
flow of water throughout the year to nourish life in riverine drive
habitats. Streams such as Ambil Odha and Nagzari, and rustic springs
that forage the river must be renovated along with the major river bod

Around 50 years ago, there was so much water in the river that it was
feasible to jump off a bridge in the river and swim towards the ghats .
Now, channelization has diminished its flow and no action is being
taken to make sure the river has even a fraction of the water it used to

possess even a minimum amount of water. This has taken away from
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