Daman Ganga River

The River Daman Ganga starts from Western Ghats and flows into the Arabian Sea, and caters to the requirement of both Maharashtra and Gujarat States, apart from other regions of Daman, Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It also caters to the drinking needs of Vapi.

Facts
The origination of the River Daman Ganga is from the Sahyadri hills in Nasik District in Maharasthra, which is also adjacent to the Valveri village. A total area of this river’s flow is around 13.130 kms after which it gets merged with the Arabian Sea at Daman. Its main tributaries are Dawan, Shrimant, Val, Rayate, Lendi, Wagh, Sakartond, Roshni, Dudhni and Piperiya. 

More Description

Daman Ganga River which is having its origin from Nasik in Maharasthra also passes through other States. There is a Government proposal to link the Daman Ganga River to the Pinjal River, towards the southern side which will pave way for deviating the water to the Southern Part of Mumbai through Pinjal, however, this was not accepted by Gujarat in 2003. Unfortunately, the Daman Ganga has a reputation of being the most polluted river in India, as per the findings of the National Campaign, which was formed with an intention of Saving the Daman Ganga for saving the rights of fisher men throughout the region of Kutch to Kanyakumari.

The pollution of the river due to different dye factories situated in Vapi has made dirty waters flow instead of river water, thereby killing the livestock and cattles. The pipelines are leaking and one can find dead fishes in the river. 
Other notable features of the river are:

1. Daman Ganga is the most polluted Indian River as per reports available.
2. Release of chemicals and wastages by many pharmaceuticals companies in Vapi, has caused severe problems to the nearby residents who get only dirty water supply.
3. Pinkish red water is released which has handicapped fishing work in the area.
4.  Livestocks and Goats are affected due to flow of chemicals near the river through leaking pipes.

Other Details

The River Daman Ganga is surrounded in the Western region by Arabian Sea and Sahyadri hills in the eastern area.  June to September is monsoon season every year which provides adequate water to the river and the average rainfall is around 2200 mm. Daman Ganga river is blessed with a soil basin of reddish brown soil, coarse shadow soil, deep black soil, coastal alluvial soil and is surrounded by small cities namely Silvasa, Vapi and Daman.

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