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Godavari is also called South Ganga, Vridha ganga largest river in Deccan peninsula and its tributaries names Indravathi, Vaiga Ganga, Pen Ganga,

This project is one of the largest irrigation projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a multipurpose project. The water is used mainly to irrigate agricultural land in the drought-prone Marathwada region of the state.

It also provides water for drinking and industrial usage to nearby towns and villages and to the municipalities and industrial areas of Aurangabad and Jalna district. The surrounding area of the dam has a garden and a bird sanctuary.

Godavari is a river which is called vridha ganga as well as dakshin ganga. It is a peninsular river therefore a seasonal river.

River godavari is known as DAKSHINA GANGA Lord Rama is said to have spent his wonderful and pleasant days here only. MAHARASHTRA is benefitted by this very much and full of Andhra is consisted of this. It includes some parts of mysore also. It is observed by shri KAka KALELKAR THAT it is superior to even river Nile as it has INTRODUCED A VERY GOOD CULTURE OF THREE STATES.

Thanks a lot. I was not know what is jayakwadi? and what is going on there?

This's large project constructed on godavari river for irrigation purpose.

Godavari is the largest peninsular river also. The Jayakwadi project is one of the largest irrigation project. It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. Godavari is one of the East flowing river in India.

The Jayakwadi project is one of the largest irrigation projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. Foundation was laid by late Prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on 18 October 1965. Inaugurated by late Prime minister Indira Gandhi on 24 February 1976. On 10 August 2006 highest discharge of 250000 ft3/s was recorded.

Godavari is the largest peninsular river also.

Thanks a lot. I was not know what is jayakwadi? and what is going on there?

Godavari is the answer because the river Godavari is east flowing river.