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The Kaveri (also known as Cauvery) is a major river flowing across Southern India.It is the third largest river in the region after Godavari and Krishna.The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 km 2 (31,334 sq mi) and encompasses the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the union territory of Puducherry.
The 802 kilometres (498 mi) Kaveri river has 44,000 km 2 basin area in Tamil Nadu and 32,000 km 2 basin area in Karnataka. [1] The annual inflow from Karnataka is 425 Tmcft (12 km 3) whereas that from Tamil Nadu is 252 TMCft (7.1 km 3). [2] Based on the inflow, Karnataka is demanding its due share of water from the river.
As per the classification of Food and Agriculture Organization, the rivers systems are combined into 20 river units, which includes 14 major rivers systems and 99 smaller river basins grouped into six river units. The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin is the largest, which covers 34% of the land area and contributes to nearly 59% of the available ...
The contribution of agriculture in employing India's male workforce decreased from 75.9% in 1961 to 60% in 1999–2000. [82] Dev (2006) holds that 'there were about 45 million agricultural labor households in the country in 1999–2000.' [83] These households recorded the highest incidence of poverty in India from 1993 to 2000. [84]
Chart showing the major river systems of India along with the tributaries and distributaries of some of them.. As per the classification of Food and Agriculture Organization, the rivers systems are combined into 20 river units, which includes 14 major rivers systems and 99 smaller river basins grouped into six river units.
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The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and also the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Kaveri where it enters the plains. Built in 1934, it took nine years to complete. [1] Maximum height and width of the dam are 214 and 171 feet, respectively. [2]
Kallanai (also known as the Grand Anicut) is an ancient dam built by Karikala of Chola dynasty in 150 CE. It was built (in running water) across the Kaveri river flowing from Tiruchirapalli District to Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.