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| ==Description== | |||
| '''''Rally For Rivers''''' is a campaign launched by ] in 2017 to |
'''''Rally For Rivers''''' is a campaign launched by ] in 2017 to tackle the scarcity of water across rivers in ]. It was aimed to create awareness on protecting rivers. The campaign was launched by ]. | ||
| ] started the campaign on September 3 from Isha Yoga Center, ]; addressing a gathering of more than 10000 people at Isha Yoga Centre about the importance of water as 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>The rally culminated in ] on October 2, covering 13 states and 21 major cities. | |||
| ==Journey== | |||
| 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== | |||
| 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> | |||
| ==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== | ==References== | ||
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Rally For Rivers is a campaign launched by Isha Foundation in 2017 to tackle the scarcity of water across rivers in India. It was aimed to create awareness on protecting rivers. The campaign was launched by Sadhguru.
Sadhguru started the campaign on September 3 from Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore; addressing a gathering of more than 10000 people at Isha Yoga Centre about the importance of water as one of the most fundamental requirements for life.The rally culminated in Delhi on October 2, covering 13 states and 21 major cities.
References
- Times of India. "Isha Yoga launches 'Rally for Rivers' campaign in city".
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