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Garhwal-Rishikesh-Chilla Hydroelectric Project
.jpg) Birbhadra barrage was constructed on Ganga River near Rishikesh. In it, 565 cumec and 14 kms lengthy river was taken out to reach up to Chilla, where powerhouse is located. This project commenced in 1974 and it started generating power in 1981.
Total cost of this project came to Rs. 98 crores with an Installed capacity of 114 megawatt. 72 crores-unit electricity is being generated every year.
Maneri Bhali Project, First Phase
In Uttarkashi, at Maneri, on Bhagirathi River, a 39.0 meter high and 127 meter long concrete dam has been made. Water from here is being transported through 4.75-meter diameter and 8.63 kms long tunnel to Tiloth powerhouse. There after the water is channelised to Bhagirathi River. The power generation commenced in 1984. The project cost came to Rs.314.68 crores. The Installed capacity of this project is 90 MW and it produces 42 crores units every year.
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