Changing, and staying the same
As India grows economically, those who depend on the river are already bearing witness to the changing health of the river water.
Jaylal Sahani, a boatman now in his 50s, spends his days ferrying pilgrims and tourists in Varanasi. He remembers a time in his childhood when the river was pure enough to drink.
"If we drink the water now, we will get sick," he said.
Kumar, the clothes-washer, says the big factories and businesses are the real problem.
"The government should control the big business and leave us small people in peace. We have no choice but to work here," he said.

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