General design features of bhakra dam are described including geology of the dam site, layouts, galleries, outlets and spillway, and foundations. Large dams initially conceived of as temples of modern india in the nehruvian era came under increasing criticism in the later years due to social and environmental reasons. It is a multipurpose river valley project in india that was started in 1948 and was completed in 1968. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the bhakra. The results are quite damning lets take the issue of food security first. It is a joint venture of the punjab, haryana and rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the satluj for the benefit of the concerned states. Among the former were dvc, bhakra nangal, tungbhadra and hirakud of the pre plan vintage and chambal, rihand, koyna and nagarjunasagar conceived in the planning era. Bhakra dam is multiple project providing water for irrigation, hydroelectric power and protection from flood. What are the benefits and possible pitfalls of having an official curriculum. Sc urges ag for settlement of interstate dispute over. Jun 01, 2014 benefits of the bhakra nangal project to india and specially to the states of punjab, haryana and rajasthan. Still today, bhakra complex remains a symbol of a blind faith in big infrastructure solving all problems, of the race to rapid increase of production for meeting the nation. It is not evenly distributed all over the world and even its.
It actually means the water of gobind sagar that is left via dams meet satluj river in. Bhakra project history projects bhakra beas management. Bhakra dam was part of the larger multipurpose bhakra nangal project whose aims were to prevent floods in the satlujbeas river valley, to provide irrigation to adjoining states and also to provide hydroelectricity. Thus, with the above proposal, bhakra nangal project took the shape of a true multipurpose project, providing irrigation and power generation as its main benefits and facilities for flood prevention, recreation and fish culture as incidental advantages. The advantages of the bhakra nangal dams are the following. This book is an indepth study of possibly the most wellknown multipurpose river valley project in india, the bhakranangal project. Bhakra nangal dam project was one of the earliest river valley projects undertaken after. Oct 31, 2019 bhakra board of management was established from 1 october 1967 on bhakra nangal project management, maintenance, and service.
The bhakra nangal dam serves as a multipurpose project in terms of tourism and agricultural spectrum, it aims to provide ample of water for irrigation to the adjoining states of punjab, haryana, himachal pradesh and rajasthan. Jul 04, 2014 reminiscing his childhood experience of visiting a dam, he tweeted, my last visit to a dam was in 1979, after my class x exams, on a trip to bhakra nangal dam with my father, shri sic. The four powerhouses proposed under the bhakra nangal project are situated in ganguwal, kotla and the left and right banks of the river. Nangal dam of bhakra nangal project constructed at nangal about km downstream of the bhakra dam, the nangal dam stands tall at a height of 29 m and stretches for 305 m and is 121 m wide.
Bookmark file pdf bhakra nangal project socio economic and environmental impacts this book is a detailed performanceanalysis of the bhakranangal dam, examining how. Bhakra nangal project of india with interesting facts. It also became a tourist spot for the tourists during later years because of its huge size and uniqueness. Although the bhakra nangal project has contributed to the irrigation schemes and to an increase of agricultural production, it is the whole pattern of industrial agriculture to remain problematic. The bhakra nangal project is a joint venture between the states of punjab, haryana and rajasthan designed to harness the water from the sutlej river for the benefit of the concerned states. Bhakra nangal project, india ejatlas environmental justice atlas. While the parts of the world, which are scarce in water, are prone to drought, other parts of the world, which are abundant in water. Brown field project reaping enhanced life and benefits from old projects. The combined capacity of the hydel power generated by the bhakra nangal project. Benefits of large dam history projects bhakra beas. Bhakra dam water level reaches 50year high, alert sounded click to view bhakra nangal dam celebrations are on for completing 50 years of construction click to view bhakra nangal project of india with interesting facts, by puja mondal click to view. Find information about bhakra nangal dam including location, type, operated by, lat long, capacity, purpose, height, length, and type of spillway gates etc. Bhakra dam bilaspur bhakra dam images, best time to visit. Water is essential for sustenance of all forms of life on earth.
Every year, the multipurpose bhakra dam with its surrounding natural environment attracts a number of tourists from all parts of india and abroad. Bhakranangal project socioeconomic and environmental impacts. The project comprises of i two dams at bhakra and nangal, ii nangal hydel channel, iii power houses with a combined installed capacity. Bhakra nangal project is largest and important multipurpose project in india. Nangal is a town and municipal council in rupnagar district in punjab, india. One of the first scientific performanceanalyses of a completed project in india, it examines how far the stated objectives of the project have been fulfilled. Mar 09, 2019 bhakra dam is a concrete gravity dam and it is the second tallest dam in asia after the tehri dam of uttarakhand.
The inauguration of the bhakra nangal project happens to synchronise with the lifting of last remaining control of foodgrains. A project may also lead to certain indirect or external benefits. By 196364, the project had achieved its optimum irrigation potential. Who are the benificiary states of bhakhra nangal project. With the waters of sutlej already allocated for the bhakranangal project, the 1981 agreement on ravibeas waters stipulates that the surplus flows of rivers ravi and beas 21,195 mcm shall be. Bhakra dam was part of the larger multipurpose bhakra nangal project whose aims were to prevent. Socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the bhakranangal project. With no indigenous source of fuel oil and distant location of collieries. This book is an indepth study of possibly the most wellknown multipurpose river valley project in north india, the bhakranangal project.
It is not evenly distributed all over the world and even its availability at the same locations is not uniform over the year. Major feature of the project is bhakra dam, a 680 ft high gravity concrete structure. The bhakra and the nangal are two separate dams, people used to call the names of the two dams together as bhakranangal. Intangible benefits enter into individual evaluations for which there is neither a market nor a price.
Bhakranangal dam project was one of the earliest river valley projects undertaken after. Irrigated agriculture and increased productivity 95 8. I went to bhakra nangal yesterday and got to know some interesting things about the huge project which was appreciated by pt. The bhakranangal dam is one of the earliest river valley development schemes undertaken after the independence of india. Bhakranangal dam, the lifeline of northern india, turns 50 on tuesday but the idea behind the project was mooted as early as in 1910.
It is the highest straight gravity dam in india with the height of about 207. Feb 22, 2019 a project may also lead to certain indirect or external benefits. Short note on bhakra nangal project discover india. Pandit jawaharlal nehru, during the dedication of the bhakra dam to the nation. Bhakra dam project was first mooted by british india news. The bhakra nangal multipurpose dams are located in the state of himachal pradesh and named after the two dams built at bhakra and nangal on the satluj river. The bhakra and the nangal are two separate dams, people used to call the names of the two dams together as bhakra nangal. It attracts a significant number of tourists from all over the country. The bhakra nangal dam serves as a multipurpose project in terms of.
The project comprises of i two dams at bhakra and nangal, ii nangal hydel channel, iii power houses with a combined installed capacity of 1,204 megawatt m. The inauguration of the bhakranangal project happens to synchronise with the lifting of last remaining control of foodgrains. Jan 03, 2017 bhakra nangal project is largest and important multipurpose project in india. Jun 11, 20 the bhakra nangal project is the largest multipurpose project of the country. Bhakra nangal dam, the lifeline of northern india, turns 50 on tuesday but the idea behind the project was mooted as early as in 1910 by the british. It is built upon sutlej river and for this project to exist three major states have came together. The sardar sarovar project will provide irrigation facilities to 18.
Benefits of project sardar sarovar narmada nigam limited. These are the benefits to the nonusers of the project. The bhakra nangal multipurpose dams are first among the river valley development schemes taken by the government post independence. Bhakra dam is a concrete gravity dam and it is the second tallest dam in asia after the tehri dam of uttarakhand. Irrigation from the bhakra nangal project began in 195354. Sc urges ag for settlement of interstate dispute over bhakrabeas projects the decadesold dispute between punjab, haryana and himachal pradesh is over payment of compensation relating to the. For instance, the construction of the bhakra nangal project has led to the construction of a new railway line connecting nangal township and the bhakra dam with the rest of the country.
The two dams, one at bhakra and another at nangal, together is referred to as bhakranangal project. Setting new hydro plants has various issues and intricacies. It is the biggest multipurpose project in india, started in1948 and completed in 1968. It is regarded as the highest straightway gravity dam in the world. The nangal hydel hydel channel provides water to the bhakra irrigation canal and uses turbines to generate electricity.
Its members are appointed by the government of india and by the states of punjab, haryana, rajasthan, himachal pradesh, delhi, and chandigarh. Bhakra damthis dam, completed in 1963, has been built across the satluj river near the bhakra gorge about 80 km north of ambala. Bhakra dam project was first mooted by british india. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the bhakra nangal dam. Comments 0 posted the data is as is for informational purposes only submitted by the volunteers and visitors, the site does not make any express or implied warranties of any kind regarding the data, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use.
Multipurpose projects of india economics discussion. Little known information on the 8 major multipurpose projects. Bhakra nangal project socio economic and environmental. So, we decided to do a costbenefit analysis of the project. It is a joint venture of the punjab, haryana and rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of.
For example, benefits flowing from the bhakra nangal project are tangible and can be computed. Purpose of bhakra nangal project comprising of two dams at bhakra and nangal, the bhakra nangal project. Bhakra nangal project is something tremendous, something stupendous, something which shakes you up when you see it. Top 10 multipurpose projects of india your article library.
Name any two industries which are benefitted from bhakra. The bhakra nangal project is one of the multipurpose projects being constructed in india for irrigation and power. Reminiscing his childhood experience of visiting a dam, he tweeted, my last visit to a dam was in 1979, after my class x exams, on a trip to bhakra nangal dam with my father, shri sic. East pun jab, pepsu, himachal pradesh and delhi and part of rajasthan have been included in a single unit under the bhakra nangal project now in an advanced stage of completion. Socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the bhakranangal. For example, in the satlujbeas river basin, the bhakra nangal project water is being used both for hydel power production and irrigation. Bhakra, the new temple of resurgent india, is the symbol of indias progress. The bhakranangal project is the largest multipurpose project of the country. It is a joint venture of the punjab, haryana and rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the satluj. Big dams, initially built as the temples of modern india in the nehruvian state, came under increasing criticism due to ecological and social concerns. It is the largest and the most important multipurpose project named after the two dams built at bhakra and nangal on the satluj river. Among the straight gravity dams of india, bhakra dam is the highest dam. In trying to prove these accusations, they take to a selective reading, and even distorting or falsely presenting our arguments. The bhakranangal dam is the second tallest dam in asia and located in the border of punjab and himachal pradesh.
It sits at the foot of the shiwalik hills where it was established after plans for a dam required the movement of previously established villages. This project has been jointly launched by punjab, haryana and rajasthan. Part 2 multipurpose river valley projects civilsdaily. After independence in 1947, the two eminent engineers of the punjab, dr. Bhakra dam is a concrete gravity dam on the sutlej river in bilaspur, himachal pradesh in. The project comprises of i two dams at bhakra and nangal, ii nangal hydel. Dont damn the dam by ramesh bhatia and r p s malik business standard, august 20, attempting a critique of our study of the bhakra nangal project unravelling bhakra says that we have used incorrect as well as incomplete facts. The bhakra nangal project is joint venture of punjab, haryana and rajasthan governments. Part of the bhakra nangal project, the nangal dam is an auxiliary dam which serves as a balancing reservoir for taking up daily fluctuations from the bhakra. The advantages of the bhakranangal dams are the following. It is 60 km from rupnagar in the state of punjab in northwest india.
Nangal is situated on the foot of shivalik hills and spreads over both sides of river sutlej which forms a lake behind the nangal dam. The completion of the nangal project ahead of scheduled time and the release of water from it for helping cultivation has been hailed as a bid by punjab to regain its position as the granary of india. With the waters of sutlej already allocated for the bhakra nangal project, the 1981 agreement on ravibeas waters stipulates that the surplus flows of rivers ravi and beas 21,195 mcm shall be. Phased power production in bhakra nangal fo r the purpose of development of electrical power. States have contributed to this project to harness the water of sutlej river and redeem the benefits of the project.
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