Jog Falls Project

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    In Context

    • Jog Falls project suffers setback as Centre asks Karnataka about impact assessment.

    About Jog Falls

    • It is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. 
    • Located near Sagara, Shimoga District of Karnataka state.
    • It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppa falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

    Sharavathi River

    • The Sharavathi River basin is situated in the central part of the  Western Ghats.
    • It originates at Ambuthirtha and flows towards west for about 132 km before joining the  Arabian Sea at Honnavar.  
    • It  is one of the west flowing rivers of Karnataka.
    • It is recognized as a hot  speck in the biodiversity hotspot. 
    • It is the  dwelling place for a rare freshwater fish, Batasio sharavatiensis, a species reported from 

    Source:TH

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