India is a riverine country, broadly divided into North and South regions. Major northern rivers include the Ganga, Yamuna, Indus, and Shatdru, while the Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri, and Tungabhadra are prominent in the south. These rivers have shaped India’s history, culture, and economy, sustaining agriculture, trade, and daily life. In North Bengal, which comprises eight districts—Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Malda, North Dinajpur, and South Dinajpur—rivers play a vital role. Cooch Behar, located in the northernmost part, is a major riverine district with key rivers such as Teesta, Torsha, Jaldhaka, Kaljani, Raidak, and Gadadhar. These rivers support human life in multiple ways, including water supply, agriculture, industry, and transportation. However, they are now under serious threat from illegal encroachment, sand mining, pollution, and waste dumping, leading to a growing environmental crisis.