Rivers are important in many ways for the country’s economy; few of them are discussed below:

(a) As we all know that India is a country where agriculture is the major source of livelihood of the majority of its population and for agriculture water is the vital source.

(b) It carries silt and sediment which make the flood plains fertile and along this provide the most productive agricultural lands in the country.

(c) These rivers also dilute and transport wastes from settlements.

(d) Rivers have been helpful in development of industries as many industrial processes rely on water as a raw material.

(e) It also provides means of transport and inland waterways.

(f) Rivers make the country naturally beautiful which attracts tourists and many kind of employment is also provided like fishing.