The hirakud dam is an embankment dam across the mahanadi river, about 15 km from sambalpur in the state of orissa in india, and is one of the worlds longest earthen dam. But, the construction of the dam greatly affected the natives of the western part of odisha. Hirakud dam is built across the mahanadi river, about 15 km from sambalpur in the state of odisha in india. In every competitive exam static, gk is one of the best scoring parts. Hirakud power plant is a coal based captive thermal power plant located near hirakud in sambalpur district in the indian state of odisha. A historical injustice the hirakud dam hd in orissa has the unique distinction of being the longest dam on earth.
Objectives of the hirakud dam project the hirakud dam project is a multipurpose major project built across river mahanadi at about 15. It is a landmark project that made the country proud. Hirakud our major manufacturing locations operations. As you all know how important each topic is, you can miss out those topics where you can expect even 5 or more questions based on this section. The coal for the plant is sourced from talabira captive coal mines. We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as. India hirakud hydroelectric project date of report. Flood forecasting, mahanadi basin, hirakud dam, statistical method, ann architecture, clustering 1. Introduction flood is a regular phenomenon in the delta of mahanadi basin. In case of bargi dam project on narmada river in western madhya pradesh, till the dam was constructed and reservoir was filled, the project authorities kept saying that 101 villages will be submerged. Hirakud dam is a longest dam in the world located in odisha. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent.
Situated at a distance of 15 km to the north of sambalpur, it holds the distinction of being the longest dam of the world. Pdf maladies of development in india protest against large. The following points highlight the eight important multipurpose projects of india. We thank the ngos odisha river network and mass from sambalpur region, for cohosting the workshop at sambalpur. Jan 21, 2017 hirakud dam longest dam in the world located near sambalpur on mahanadi river. Users can also get details about the features of the project such as hyderological facts, spillway, power generation capacity, total cost, etc. Location of hirakud dam hirakud dam stands in the sambalpur district across the mahanadi river. List of dams in india gk materials free pdf download. The hirakud dam project has failed on all of its objectives flood management, hydropower production, irrigation and. Hirakud dam the longest man made dam in the world infra bazaar. D ear readers, today we are included one of the important section that from indian geography, important river projects in india. Things you should know about hirakud dam, the worlds. The government will construct the additional spillways for an estimated rs 369.
Pdf development, displacement and justice in india. Displaced people from hirakud dam demand fulfillment. We can find 1 or 2 questions from the list of dams in india. List of dams and reservoirs in india 1 list of dams and reservoirs in india map of the major rivers, lakes and reservoirs in. The reservoir was built on mahanadi river and located about 15 km upstream of sambalpur, town. Multipurpose projects of india economics discussion. Nearly 150,000 people were affected by the hirakud project and nearly 22,000 families were displaced. It is also the worlds longest earthen dam of about 16 miles, around 26 km in length. The odisha government will construct five additional spillways to ensure the safety of the hirakud dam on the mahanadi river here and has roped in the tata group for help in this regard. Find information about hirakud dam including location, type, operated by, lat long, capacity, purpose, height, length, and type of spillway gates etc. It is intended for flood control irrigation and power generation. This happens to be the first post independence major multipurpose river valley project in india. This project, which involved relocation of some equipment from a closed facility of novelis, will be the first and the only facility that will have the capability to produce can body stock in india.
It provides 1, 55,635 hectares and 1, 08,385 hectares of irrigation to rabi and kharif crops respectively in the districts of sambalpur, bargarh, bolangir, and subarnpur in odisha. Orissa flood disaster wrong operation of hirakud dam responsible the disaster could have been avoided reduced from the history books. The basic purpose to built the dam was to control flood in the delta of ma. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after indias independence. Built in 1956, the dam is the worlds largest earthen dam. Hirakud a is a town close to hirakud hydro electricity dam and few industries. As a country that just got freedom, this project was a crowning project. In fact, as the report of the hlch notes, hirakud dam project is primarily planned for flood control management. Construction of additional spillway of hirakud dam under drip. The dam is built across river mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of sambalpur town in the state of odisha. Half a century after its construction, hirakud conflicts moved to the command areas, where.
Built across the river mahanadi, about 15 km upstream of sambalpur, hd is the first post independence multipurpose river valley project in india. The entire project of hirakud consists of 3 dams namely the hirakud dam, the tikarpara dam and the naraj dam. It has 98 flood gates, 64 sliding gates and 34 crest gates to release flood water, which indeed makes it the longest dam in the world. However the monitoring format may further be improved, upgraded and modified. Questions from previous years papers on which river hirakud dam longest dam in india is situated. Want to know about travelling to hirakud dam, india. Hirakud dam to release water through 24 gates 31 july 2014. Hirakud dam, bhubaneswar 2020 images, timings holidify.
From horizon to horizon the resorvoir forms the largest artificial lake in asia with an area of 746 sq. This dam is one of the longest man made dams in the world and one of the worlds longest earthen dams. Hirakud dam longest dam in the world dams in india. Hirakud dam is one of the longest dams in the world, about 16 mi 26 km in length. In this losson durgesh makwan diacussing about hirakud dam project.
Hirakud dam is built across the mahanadi river, about 15 km from sambalpur in the state of orissa in india. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after indias. Why is hirakud dam known as the lifeline of odisha. So the hirakud dam operators released all the water that was flowing in. Collectors put on alert as hirakud to open more gates duration.
As result of its vulnerability many of these institutions are having expertise to handle such situation but local government as a whole need to be strengthened to what extent do partnerships exist between communities, private. It is the longest dam in india with a length of 26 kms. Hirakud dam is built across the mahanadi river, about 15 kilometres 9. The main purpose of the hirakud dam was to check the massive floods that were affecting a large part of coastal odisha.
Information on hirakud dam project of odisha national. Hirakud dam is indeed a million inr project which in todays date would be worth some 500 billion bucks. Official pdf, 22 pages world bank documents world bank group. Behind the dam extends a lake, hirakud reservoir, 55 km long. Pdf this article examines the movement against the construction of the hirakud dam in orissa. Salal bandh, also known as salal hydroelectric power station, is a runoftheriver power project on the chenab river in the reasi district of the india jammu and kashmir. A massive area of 746 km is covered by the hirakud dam project. In the prior plans for the project, 159 106 ha were provided.
These students from odisha have built a satellite to manage. This probably is the one that will disappear first. The length of the dam is about 16 mi 26 km and 55 km long. Officials of tata projects and hirakud dam signed an agreement in this regard at ashok nivas. Hirakud dam discharges water bhubaneswar news times of india. Development of flood forecasting system using statistical. The complete project is divided into 10 missions, with the first mission being successful launch. Hirakud world longest dam hirakud dam longest dam in. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, balgovind baboo and others published politics of water. The power plant is operated by the hindalco industries. The paper tends to highlight development scenario of the country with reference to big dams, and tries to draw conclusion from the hirakud dam project in.
Hirakud dam is a composite structure of earth, concrete and masonry. Hirakud dam sambalpur 2020 what to know before you go. Things you should know about hirakud dam, the worlds longest dam. Jul 31, 2014 hirakud dam opens 20 sluice gates to release excess water duration. It is evident that the domestic resistance to the project was variously compromised by nationalist rhetoric, imperatives of state development and absence of transnational support. Hirakud dam on mahanadi river near sambalpur jalaput on machkund river near jaypore, koraput district. A study of hirakud dam arun kumar nayak this article examines the movement against the construction of the hirakud dam in orissa. Dynamic analysis of hirakud dam due to seismic forces. These students from odisha have built a satellite to manage the hirakud dam, prevent floods. The plant supplies power to hirakud smelter of hindalco industries. Hirakud dam is one of the few dams in india where a flood control cushion has been provided in its storage capacity. This is one of the oldest hydel projects of india, being the first postindependence major multi purpose river valley project in the. The hirakud dam address is 15 km from sambalpur, orissa, india.
Draft eia for additional spillway at hirakud dam, odisha. Project profile and japans oda loan location map of the project hirakud dam and burla powerhouse 1. The hirakud dam is an excellent example of the engineering genius of the country and is a composite structure of soil, concrete and masonry. The hirakud dam project is a multipurpose major project built across river. Creationexpansioncleanup of articles describing particular dams, their history, structure and function. The prime focus of the project was saving the delta from mahanadis devastating floods.
Resistance movement before the construction of the hirakud dam was. The report states that in hirakud project irrigated area, all the fields are irrigated in the upstream of canals, 35% fields are irrigated in the middle stream and in the down stream only 18% fields are irrigated. It was the first major multipurpose river valley project started after indias. Hirakud dam project is a multipurpose scheme intended for flood control, irrigation and power generation. Cable car 1st time in sambalpur city hirakud dam duration.
Other sections like aptitude, reasoning, and english will be tough for answering the questions. The hirakud dam project has failed on all of its objectives flood management, hydropower production, irrigation and navigation. Superintending engineer of hirakud dam project r k panda said the step was taken due to sudden rise in water level of the dam. Behind the dam extends a lake, hirakud reservoir, 55 km 34 mi long. The hirakud dam is one of the few dams of india where flood control cushion has been provided in its storage capacity. Explore hirakud profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of hirakud. The hirakud dam is a composite structure of the longest major earthen dam in the world, measuring 24 km including dykes, and stands across the river mahanadi. Marathi multipurpose projects in india river and dams for mpsc and other civil service exams. Hirakud dam hd in orissa is the largest earthen dam in the world.
It is a composite structure of earth, concrete and stone. Located in sambalpur, this is a popular place for tourists and local alike. Hirakud dam hirakud dam india, hirakund dam orissa, hirakud. Ranjit sagar dam project also known as thein dam on ravi river in the pathankot district of punjab. Hirakud is not only the longest earthen dam but also the biggest artificial lake in asia which has a storage capacity of 743 sq km and a shoreline of over 640 km. The hirakud dam in odisha has been viewed as a symbol of indias post. The hirakud project is a work which will not cause more misery to the people but it will bring about an end to their miseries. Towards resolving water conflicts around hirakud dam. Hirakud dam is the first major multipurpose river valley project that started after the indias independence. However, many of these articles need expansion or improvement. It should be visited atleast once to enjoy the breathtaking views. The hirakud frp project is the first of its kind and the largest tandem aluminium rolling mill in india. Project to improve dam safety gets more funding, deadline extension.
Thermal plants are a significant secondary source of power. Resettlement action plan for construction of additional spillway of hirakud dam, in sambalpur district, odisha english abstract. Construction of additional spillway of hirakud dam under drip list of tables table no. Find information about the dam, infrastructure, history, etc. The discharge of the intercepted catchment of below hirakud dam has contributed largely to the flood at delta. The hirakud dam project voli report internet archive. Hirakud dam project is built across river mahanadi at sambalpur town of odisha. It was the first hydropower project built by india in kashmir under the indus water treaty regime, after having reached a bilateral agreement with pakistan in 1978. Longest dam of the world hirakud dam was the first post independence river valley project in india. After the independence of india this was the first river valley project. Hirakud dam in sambalpur is one of the largest dams in india. It is a project that took care of various aspects of life. Hirakud dam is considered as one of the longest dams in the world, it is located at a distance of 15km from the city of sambalpur. It is also in the list of the longest dams in the world.
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