The Pavana River is a notable river crossing the city of

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, in

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state of

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. The river originates south of

Lonavala Lonavala-Khandala is a hill station and a Municipal Council in the Pune district, Maharashtra, India. It is about west of Pune and to the east of Mumbai. It is known for its production of the hard candy '' chikki'' and is also a major stop on t ...

from the Western Ghats, and flows a total of nearly to meet the Mula river in Pune City.

Geology

Pavana River originates from the Western Ghats, about south of Lonavala. Flowing eastwards initially, it becomes southbound and passes through the suburbs of Ravet, Thergaon,

Chinchwad Chinchwad is an upscale locality which is about northwest of the historic city of Pune situated on the banks of Pavna river. The neighborhood is home to extensive industry and is well known for its automotive, pharmaceutical, electrical produc ...

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and Dapodi before its confluence with the Mula river near Sangvi. An earthfill gravity dam forms the Pavana reservoir. The dam, constructed in 1972, is long and high, with a gross storage capacity of .

Environmental Degradation

The river is reported to be severely polluted, causing the civic activists to blame the governing body for not taking appropriate steps to limit the degradation. Accumulation of silt and discharge of untreated industrial waste are the major factors of pollution of the river, and have made the river water unfit for any activity.

Stealing of water

In 2018

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slammed Maharashtra government for permitting

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(MCA) to use this river's water for maintenance of

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of Gahunje near

in the name of use for industrial purpose. In the hearing of

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(PIL) of a

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Loksatta movement. MCA was using this river's water from past six years in disguise of Industrial purpose. Bombay High court said, it is clear that MCA is not running any industry and using Pavana river's water for Pune stadium under industrial category is totally illegal.

References

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