Recently the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) advised the Centre that Aghanashini–Vedavathi river linking project must comply with the norms set under World Heritage Conservation frameworks.
About Aghanashini River:
Origin: It originates from Gadihalli (Sirsi) in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
Aghanashini meaning the “Remover of Sins” is one of the very few free-flowing rivers of the world.
It joins Arabian Sea at Tadri, Karnataka.
Tributaries: Donihalla, Chandika hole, Masti mane halla, Benne hole etc
Water Falls: The variations in the terrain has led to formation of various water falls such as the Burude falls, Dabbe falls, Waate halla, Benne holé falls, Unchalli falls.
Aghanashini Estuary: Where the Aghanashini River meets the Arabian Sea, this estuarine system is rich in mangroves and supports a variety of fish and bird species.
Aghanashini Estuary has been designated as the Ramsar Site.
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