Mandovi River

News: Ministry of Shipping grants first digital NOC for jetty development on National Waterway-68 along River Mandovi in Goa.

About Mandovi River

• The Mandovi River (also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei) is one of the main West Flowing Rivers of Goa State. Alongside the Zuari River, it is one of the two principal rivers in the state, playing a crucial role in its ecology and economy.
• Origin: It rises at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats of Belgavi district in Karnataka state.
• River course: It travels 35 km in Karnataka; 82 km in Goa and 1 km in Maharashtra before joining the Arabian Sea at Panji (North-Goa).
• Tributaries: The important tributaries of Mandovi River are Kalasa Nala, Banduri Nala, Surla Nala, Haltar Nala, Singar Nala, Doli Nala, Kotni Nala, Irti Nala, Bail Nadi, Pansheer Nala, Madhuhalla Nala.
• Some Interesting Facts:
  • Dudhsagar Falls and Vajrapoha Falls: These prominent waterfalls are located on this river.
  • The Atal Setu (Third Mandovi Bridge), inaugurated in 2019, is the largest bridge in Goa.
  • The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the island of Chorao in the Mandovi river.
  • National Waterway-68 is part of Mandovi River.