October 6, 2025

PAMPA RIVER

Current Context : The Union Ministry for Jal Shakti has initiated steps to include the Pampa River of Kerala under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).

ABOUT PAMPA RIVER

  • Location: Originates from Pulachimalai Hill, Western Ghats.
  • Length: 176 km, Kerala’s third-longest river.
  • Districts Covered: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Alappuzha.
  • Cultural Significance: Known as Dakshina Bhageerathi or Ganga of Kerala.
  • Religious Importance: Sacred river for pilgrims visiting Sabarimala shrine. Associated with Maramon and Cherukolpuzha religious conventions.
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