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| ==Description== | |||
| '''''Rally For Rivers''''' is a campaign launched by ] in 2017 to save the dying rivers of ]. Rally for Rivers campaign was launched to create awareness on protecting rivers. The campaign was launched by ]. He requested people across the nation to join the campaign and show their support for the cause. ], who addressed a gathering of more than 10000 people at Isha Yoga Centre, said water is one of the most fundamental requirements for life.<ref name=":0">{{cite website|title=Isha Yoga launches ‘Rally for Rivers’ campaign in city|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/isha-yoga-launches-rally-for-rivers-campaign-in-city/articleshow/59519542.cms|author=Times of India|}}</ref> | |||
| ==Journey== | |||
| To create awareness and momentum amongst all sections of society and the government, Isha Foundation collaborated with the Ministry of Environment. | |||
| Conceived by ], the rally flagged off from Isha Yoga Center, ] on September 3 and culminate in ] on October 2, covering 13 states and 21 major cities. ] drove this entire stretch of 6560 km across India.<ref>{{cite website|title=Rally for Rivers Day – Sept 1|url=http://isha.sadhguru.org/rally-for-rivers/rally-for-rivers-day/|}}</ref> | |||
| ==Plan by Isha Foundation== | |||
| Isha Foundation offers a core solution to stabilize and revitalize the rivers. | |||
| It involves creating and maintaining tree cover for a minimum of one kilometer on either side of the entire river length and half a kilometer for tributaries. The benefits of tree planting have been indisputably demonstrated by Project GreenHands. | |||
| Native forest trees would be planted in government-owned land along riverbanks. Organic fruit tree cultivation would be taken up on private farmers’ lands. | |||
| This solution ensures that rivers are restored while also enhancing farmers’ livelihood by more than doubling their income in five years. The availability of fruit also improves nutritional intake among people.<ref>{{cite website| title=Give amiss call|url=http://isha.sadhguru.org/rally-for-rivers/participate-give-a-missed-call-your-vote-to-save-our-rivers/|}}</ref> | |||
| ==Participation== | |||
| An individual could give a missed call on phone no. '''''8000980009''''' for showing support to rally where one missed call would be counted as a citizen's vote and a minimum of 10 crore votes was needed.<ref>{{cite website|title=Rally For Rivers App|url=http://isha.sadhguru.org/rally-for-rivers/app/|}}</ref> | |||
| ==Support by Celebrities== | |||
| Celebrities like ], ] and ] are among ] celebrities who have support to Rally for Rivers campaign, urging fans and followers to help save the country’s rivers. Salman Khan also released video requesting people to support rally for the betterment of rivers of ]. Salman’s brother, actor, and filmmaker ], too, called for bringing awareness for a better future.<ref>{{cite website|title=Salman And Rishi Kapoor Are Supporting Rally For Rivers Campaign And Here's Why It's Important|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/salman-and-rishi-kapoor-are-supporting-rally-for-rivers-campaign-and-here-s-why-it-s-important-328050.html|}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
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| {{uncat|date=September 2017}} | |||
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