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Bhagirathi River
Uttarakhand, India
Why in news
May 2026
The Centre told the Supreme Court it opposes any new hydroelectric project in the Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basin.
Key facts
- The Centre told the Supreme Court it opposes any new hydroelectric project in the Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basin.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Asked in UPSC
2020, 2008, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bhagirathi River in the news?
May 2026: The Centre told the Supreme Court it opposes any new hydroelectric project in the Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basin.
Why is Bhagirathi River important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its origin, the states or countries it flows through, and tributaries. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): inter-state water disputes and river interlinking debates.
Last updated: 2026-10-09