Key Facts about Indrayani River

Indrayani River – Key Facts

• Location: Maharashtra
• Tributary of: Bhima River (which is a tributary of Krishna River)

Course

• Origin: Western Ghats near Lonavala (along Mumbai–Pune Highway)
• Flows through: Pune district, Pimpri–Chinchwad (industrial town)
• Confluence: Merges with Bhima River at Tulapur
• Length: ~3 km (rain-fed river)

Religious Importance

• Alandi: Samadhi of Saint Dnyaneshwar
• Dehu: Birthplace of Saint Tukaram
• Important pilgrimage route for Warkari sect

Economic & Social Role

• Supports irrigation and agriculture
• Passes through urban-industrial areas (Pimpri–Chinchwad)

Hydropower

• Valvan Dam (Kamshet) on Indrayani → Hydroelectric power generation

Current Affairs

• SLTC approved 2 STP projects on Indrayani (Pimpri Chinchwad)
• Aim: Curb water pollution & improve river health