India, Feb. 24 -- Ludhiana To highlight the deteriorating condition of rivers in Punjab due to unplanned development and environmental exploitation, an awareness caimpaign, 'Pani Pani Yatra' was organised by Water Warriors Punjab and Udyan Care on Sunday. The event was organised at Ladhowal, Ludhiana for the Sutlej River and at Nikka and Makora Pattan villages of Gurdaspur for the Ravi River.

While discussing the urgent need to protect the crucial water bodies and to protect the Punjab's ecology and heritage, participants raised concerns over the Shahpur Kandi Dam on the Ravi River.

Environmentalists and activists said that the Shahpur Kandi Dam along with other dams threatens the survival of rivers and aquatic life. The participants al...