Physical Geography
Pamba River
▪ The central government recently initiated steps to include the Pampa River under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), a multi-crore initiative aimed at protecting major rivers in the country.
▪ It is the third longest river in the state of Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River.
▪ Also called the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’ or the Ganga of Kerala, the significance of the river is
associated with the Sabarimala temple.
▪ Pamba is also called Thriveni Sangam, as it is the meeting point for three rivers-Pamba,
Achankovil & Manimala.
Environment and Ecology
Kadamba Tree
▪ The Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) occupies an important place in the diverse ecological landscape of India.
▪ It belongs to the family Rubiaceae and can grow up to 45 meters tall. Its highly fragrant flowers are shaped like tennis balls.
▪ In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its leaves and flowers are used to treat many diseases.
