Tungabhadra river: Origin, course, dam project and inter-State water sharing explained
This article explains the geography, irrigation impact, and inter-state management of the Tungabhadra river in India. It details the river's course through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and the role of the Tungabhadra Board in water sharing.
Why it matters
Water management and inter-state disputes are critical issues for agricultural productivity and resource allocation in India.
The Tungabhadra takes its name from two streams, as it is formed by the confluence of the Tunga, about 147 km long, and the Bhadra, about 178 km long, both of which rise in the Western Ghats.
The article is an educational explainer providing historical and geographical facts about a public infrastructure project.
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