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How many hydropower projects are there in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand Jal Vidut Nigam was formed on 9 Nov 2001 with it main motto of developing and harnessing the hydro potential of Uttarakhand State. The Nigam has 33 projects under operation with an aggregated capacity of more than 1400 MW and more than 14 projects are under different stages of implementation.
Which hydroelectric project is in Uttarakhand?
The Tapovan Vishnugad power plant is a 520MW run-of-river project being constructed on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India.
Which is the biggest hydroelectric project of Uttarakhand?
The correct answer is Tehri Project. Tehri Project: Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in the world and the tallest dam in India. The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and 260.5 metres earth-fill embankment dam build on the Bhagirathi near Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.
What is the reason for Kedarnath flood?
Most of the destruction at Kedarnath was caused by a sudden rapid melting of ice and snow on the Kedarnath Mountain, 6 km (3.7 mi) from the temple, which flooded the Chorabari Lake (upstream) and then Kedarnath. The temple was flooded with water resulting in several deaths due to drowning and panic-driven stampede.
Which dam is the main power source of Uttarakhand?
The Alaknanda hydroelectric project is a 330MW hydropower generating station developed on the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India.
How many dams are in Uttarakhand?
14 Dams
14 Dams in Uttarakhand – Important Hydro Electric Projects in Uttarakhand.
Which is the highest dam in Uttarakhand?
Dams in Uttarakhand
| # | Name | Max Height above Foundation (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baigul Dam | 13.7 |
| 2 | Baur Dam | 17.98 |
| 3 | Bhimtal Dam | 16.16 |
| 4 | Dhauliganga Dam | 56 |
Which is the biggest dam in Uttarakhand?
On which river is Tehri Dam bullet?
| Tehri Dam | |
|---|---|
| Impounds | Bhagirathi River |
| Height | 260.5 m (855 ft) |
| Length | 575 m (1,886 ft) |
| Width (crest) | 20 m (66 ft) |