Srinagar, July 23 -- Jammu & Kashmir is often called the "Water Tower of India" because it has one of the freshwater systems in the Himalayas. The Jhelum, Chenab, Tawi, Ravi, Sindh, Lidder, Vishow, Doodhganga and many mountain streams start from glaciers, springs, wetlands and snow-fed areas that have supported life for centuries. These Jammu & Kashmir rivers have shaped the region's economy, culture, farming and biodiversity while giving people water to drink, irrigate, fish make hydropower and tourism opportunities.. Even with all their importance to the environment and economy these rivers are getting worse. Pollution, development, shrinking wetlands, illegal mining taking over land and climate change are pushing many river systems to ...