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MULTIPURPOSE RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS IN INDIA
1. Bhakhra Nangal Project = Punjab, Harayana, Rajasthan
- > Its a joint venture of Punjab, Harayana, Rajasthan.
- > Its is India's biggest multi-purpose river valley project so far completed at a cost of Rs.236 Cr.
- > It consists of a straight gravity dam, 518 mts long & 226 mts high across the Sutlej at Bhakhra.
- > The Bhakhra dam impounds 986.8 Cr cubic mts of water.
- > The canal system of the project is now irrigating 14.8 lakh hectares.
- > It generates 1204 MW electricity.
2. Chambal Project = Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
- > The Chambal project being jointly executed by M.P & Rajasthan.
- > In the 1st stage, the Gandhi Sagar dam & its 115 MW power station & the Kota barrage were completed.
- > The Rana Pratap Sagar dam with a power house of 172 MW capacity was constructed in the 2nd stage.
- > The 3rd stage comprises the construction of the Jawahar Sagar dam & 99 MW power station.
- > With the completion of all the stages, the project will generate 386MW of power.
3.Damodar Valley Project = Jharkhand , West Bengal
- > This project conceived for the unified development of irrigation, flood control & power generation in W.B & Jharkhand.
- > The project is administered by the Damodar Valley Corporation established in 1948.
- > The irrigation potential of the project is about 5.51 lakh hectares & its installed power generation capacity is 1181MW.
- > It is designed on the lines of Tennesse Valley Authority in the USA.
4. Farakka Barrage = West Bengal
- > It consists of a barrage across the Ganaga at Farakka, another barrage at Jangipur across the Bhagirathi, a 39 km long feeder canal taking off from the right bank of the Ganga, at Farakka & tailing into the Bhagirathi below the Jangipur Barrage .
- > road - cum - rail bridge over the Farakka barrage have already been completed.
The basic Aim of Farakka barrage is to preserve & mountain Calcutta port & to improve the navigatability of the Hooghly river.
- > Farakka is to use 40,000 cusecs of Waterout of water stored in the dam to flush the Calcutta port which is get silted up.
5. Indira Gandhi Canal
- > It is one of the biggest irrigation project in the world.
- > began in 1958 as Rajasthan Canal.
- > it will provide irrigation facility to N.W region of Rajasthan a part of Thar desert.
- > The project which the use water from the Pong dam consists of 215 km long Rajasthan feeder canal & 445 km long Rajasthan main canal lying entirely in Rajasthan.
- > The project will ultimately irrigate about 14.5 lakh hectares.
6. Hirakud Project = Orissa
- > the 4801.2 mts long main Hirakud dam in Orissa is on the river Mahanadi.
- > its world's longest dam.
- > The project migrates irrigation an area of 11.98 lakh hectares.
- > its present installed power generation capacity is 27.2MW.
7. Kakrapura project = Gujarat
- > it is on the river Tapti, 80km upstream of surat,
- > it is being built by Gujarat government
- > a 621 mts long & 14 mts high weir near Kakrapara in Surat district was completed in 1963.
8. Koyna project = Maharashtra
- > it is on the river Koyna & has been built by the Government of Maharashtra.
- > it comproses the construction of a 208 ft. high dam
9. Nagarjuna Sagar project = Andhra pradesh
- > it is undertaking of the government of A.P. for utilizing the water of the Krishna river.
- > it was inaugurated on AUg 4 1967.
- > it is suited near Nandikonda Village in Miryalguda Taluk of Nalagonda District.
- > it is of 1450 mts long & 92 mts high dam.
- > the project will ultimately irrigate about 8.95 lakh hectares.
10. Rihand project = U.P
- > This project comprises construction of a concrete gravity dam across the Rihand river in Mirzapur district U.P. & a power house at Pipri & necessary transamission lines.
11. Thien Dam = Punjab
- > a 147 mts high dam built by the Punjab government at Thien Village acorss the Ravi 25 km. upstream of Madhopur head works.
- > it will irrigate 8 lakh hectares land & generate 600MW power renamed as Ranjit Sagar dam it was dedicated to the nation on March 4 2001 by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpaee.
12. Tungabhadra project = Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
- > it is a joint undertaking by the government of A.P & Karnataka.
- > it comprises a 2441 mt long & 49.38 high dam the river Tungbhadra near Malipuram.
- > it irrigates about 10.22 hectres land.
What else can I help you with?
How many types of dams are there in India?
At independence, in 1947, there were fewer than 300 large dams in India. By the year 2000 the number had grown to over 4000, more than half of them built between 1971 and 1989. India ranks third in the world in dam building, after US and China. While some of these dams were built primarily for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the primary purpose of most Indian dams remains irrigation.
Who called dams the Temples of modern India?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India's first prime minister, referred to dams as the "Temples of Modern India".
Is there any timber dams in India?
yes
Why did Nehru say dams are important to modern India?
Nehru called dams 'impotant of modern India' in the sense that he was affirming a commitment to modernisation and socialism in post-Independence India. Whilst temples might be seen as mystical, traditional and ancient, dams signified rationality, progress and modernity.
Is nagal dam in South Africa?
I believe you meant Nangal Dam. Called Bhakra Nangal Dam in full, it is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. It is one of the largest dams in India.
Define multi purpose projects?
dams that r used for more than 1 purpose
How many types of dams are there in India?
At independence, in 1947, there were fewer than 300 large dams in India. By the year 2000 the number had grown to over 4000, more than half of them built between 1971 and 1989. India ranks third in the world in dam building, after US and China. While some of these dams were built primarily for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the primary purpose of most Indian dams remains irrigation.
Why multi purpose projects is rightly called as the temple of India?
After independence Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed dams as the 'THE TEMPLE OF MODERN INDIA' the reason being that it would integrate development of agriculture and the village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.
Why are dams called multi - purpose projects?
Dams are called multi-purpose projects because they serve several functions beyond just water storage. They generate hydroelectric power, provide irrigation for agriculture, facilitate flood control, and offer recreational opportunities. Additionally, they can improve water supply for domestic and industrial use, contributing to overall economic development and environmental management in the region.
Who called dams the Temples of modern India?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India's first prime minister, referred to dams as the "Temples of Modern India".
How many dams are in India?
461 :)
What are the purpose of PA DAMS?
The purpose of the dams that are found in the state of PA are to prevent water from entering another water source or landform. Dams are often manmade, but can be constructed by animals like beavers.
Is there any timber dams in India?
yes
What river in India has the most dams?
river ganga
How many dams are under construction in India?
2
Why did Nehru say dams are important to modern India?
Nehru called dams 'impotant of modern India' in the sense that he was affirming a commitment to modernisation and socialism in post-Independence India. Whilst temples might be seen as mystical, traditional and ancient, dams signified rationality, progress and modernity.
Who are benefited the most due to the building of dams in India?
the govt.
