Jojari River

Why in News?

The Jojari River came into focus following environmental restrictions aimed at protecting the heavily polluted Luni river system in Rajasthan.

Location

  • Rajasthan
  • Associated strongly with the Jodhpur region.

River System

The broader drainage relationship is:

Jojari → Luni river system

The Jojari and Bandi rivers eventually join the Luni near the Balotra region.

Environmental Problem

Major concerns:

  • Industrial pollution
  • Untreated wastewater
  • Sewage
  • Heavy-metal contamination
  • Ecological degradation

Luni River

  • Important river of the Thar Desert.
  • Originates in the Aravalli Range near Ajmer.
  • Becomes increasingly saline downstream.

Significance

The issue highlights:

  • Industrial pollution
  • River rejuvenation
  • Desert ecology
  • Environmental regulation

Prelims Pointer: Jojari → Rajasthan → Jodhpur → Luni river system.