Panchagnaga River

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Maharashtra govt recently appointed a panel to investigate the causes of pollution in Panchaganga river.

About Panchaganga River

• It is a major tributary of the Krishna River, flowing through Maharashtra.
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  • It originates from Prayag Sangam in the Sahyadri mountain ranges.
  • The birthplace of this river is called Chikhlee Taluka, a small village in the district of Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
  • It is formed by the confluence of five rivers—Kasari, Kumbhi, Tulsi, Bhogawati, and Saraswati.
  • From there, the river flows approximately 80 km before eventually joining the Krishna River in Maharashtra.
• The Panchganga River holds immense spiritual significance. The banks of the river are adorned with numerous temples and shrines.
• The valley of the Panchaganga River is very fertile, and its sloping banks yield rich crops during the winter season.
• The waters of all the streams which join to form the Panchaganga are much used for growing sugarcane.
• Since the last decade, its pollution level has been increasing fast. The pollution of the Panchaganga River is due to the disposal of untreated municipal sewage from the Kolhapur town. 

Panchaganga River FAQs

Q1. Where is the birthplace of Panchaganga river?

Ans. It originates from Prayag Sangam in the Sahyadri mountain ranges.

Q2. Panchganga River is a tributary of which river?

Ans. It is a major tributary of the Krishna River.

Q3. Panchganga River is formed by the confluence of which all rivers?

Ans. It is formed by the confluence of five rivers—Kasari, Kumbhi, Tulsi, Bhogawati, and Saraswati.

Source: TOI