Mapping Source: TNIE Context: CAG conducted a performance audit on the degradation of the Kshipra River in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting multiple issues including pollution from untreated sewage and industrial waste, reduced river flow due to improper management, and deficient action against violators. Located on the banks of the sacred Shipra River, this city has been a major center for Hindu pilgrimage for thousands of years. One of the most significant aspects of Ujjain’s spiritual heritage is its ghats —the steps leading down to the river where people gather for prayers, rituals, and holy dips. Shipra River, also spelt as "Kshipra" is a river that flows in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a perennial river and is considered as sacred as the Ganga River by the Hindus. The main tributaries of Shipra are Khan and Gambhir. Origin and Course of Shipra River Shipra River originates in the Vindhya Range from a hill called Kakri-Tekdi which is in the north of Dhar situated at a distance of 11km from Ujjain. This river is 195km long, out of which 93km flow through Ujjain. It then flows in ... The Shipra River, also known as the Kshipra, holds a significant position in the cultural, religious, and geographical landscape of central India. It originates from the Vindhya Range near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
