Cauvery River, Origin, Tributaries

Context: Karnataka Chief Minister said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru.

About Cauvery River 

• It is a sacred river of southern India. It is known as the Ganga of South India.
• Origin: Brahmagiri Hill of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka state.
• The Cauvery basin extends over the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• Major left bank tributaries: Harangi, the Hemavati, the Shimsha and the Arkavati.
• Major right bank tributaries: Lakshmantirtha, the Kabbani, the Suvarnavati, the Bhavani, the Noyil and the Amaravati.
• Important Dams on Cauvery: Mettur Dam, Krishnarajasagar Dam
• Important Protected areas in Cauvery Basin: 
  • Nagarhole National Park
  • Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

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