Irrespective of all countries, the river is one of the most neglected parts of policy-related issues. Though the major focus of all of them is on the bigger one, but we forget to take care of its other feeding channels. Besides that, our due negligence, lack of knowledge and understanding, and overall, unscientific activities, not only help them to reach at the dying condition but, in the opposite, create some devastating situations when it reverts back. Some past and present examples, like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chennai, etc., of river-people interactions are, I think, quite enough to justify my words. 

The time has come to raise our voice for the river. We need to stand up on a single platform to think about it differently, to design our river-centric policy, to rejuvenate all small & big channels and to start dialogue at global level.

With all these aspects, SAIARD through its Center for River Affairs (CRA) and the GLOBAL RIVER ALLIANCE aims to bring all the policy and decision makers, stakeholders, and river researchers together on a single platform to start discussion and thinking about this valuable natural resource. As a river lover, I heartily welcome you to be a part of it & to spread this message at a global level.

Let’s unite for the sake of mankind.