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Rivers​

Mahi​

  • The river originates from Dhar district of MP
  • The river flows through MP, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
  • The river drains in the Gulf of Cambay
  • Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and Kadana Dam are the major Hydro Power stations situated on this river

Sabarmati​

  • Sabarmati River is a combination of two streams the Sabar and Hathmati
  • The river is flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat
  • It originates from Tepur in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan
  • The Wakal, the Hathmati, the Vatrak, and the Sei are the major tributaries of Sabarmati River
  • Sabarmati reservoir, Hathmati reservoir, and Meshwo reservoir project are the major projects situated on this river

Luni​

  • Luni is an endorheic river
  • It is also known as the Sagarmati
  • It originates from the Western slopes of the Aravalli ranges near Ajmer

Tawa​

  • The river rises from the Satpura range of Betul in MP
  • This river is the longest tributary of River Narmada

Sharavati​

  • This is an important river in the state of Karnataka flowing towards the west
  • The Sharavati River originates from the Shimoga district of Karnataka
  • The river drains a catchment area of 2209 sq.km.
  • The Jog Falls is created by the Sharawati River

Narmada​

  • It is located mainly in MP
  • The Narmada River is also known as the Rewa River
  • The River is originated from Maikala range near Amarkantak
  • It is a West flowing river
  • The River flows through Gujarat, Chhattisgarh MP, and Maharashtra
  • The tributaries of Narmada River are Kolar River, Shakkar River, Dudhi River, Tawa River, and Hiran River
  • Major Hydrop Power Project in this river are Maheshwar Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, and Indira Gandhi Sagar Dam

Tapti/Tapi​

  • The Tapti/Tapi River is located in MP
  • It originates from the Multai reserve forest
  • The river is flowing through the states of MP, Maharastra and Gujarat
  • Kakrapar Dam, Ukai Dam, Girna Dam are the major projects on this river
  • The Suki, the Gomai, the Arunavati, the Vaghur, the Amravati, the Puma, the Mona, and the Sipna are the major tributaries of Tapti River

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