Question: Which of the following project has been awarded to Brunel Medal recently?
(a) Koyna Hydroelectric Project
(b) Tehri Hydropower Complex
(c) Srisailam Dam
(d) Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project
Answer :(d)
Related Facts:
- Bhutan’s India-aided Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project was awarded the Brunel Medal awarded by the London-based Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) .
- The award was given as a token of excellence in civil engineering within the industry and was presented by the Indian envoy to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj , by Lyonpo Loknath , chairman of the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority.
- Sharma (Lyonpo Loknath Sharma)was handed over to. One of the reasons why the Mangdechhu project was awarded was because of its social and environmental credentials.
- The project will reduce 2.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
- Bhutan and India in the past have collectively resolved to increase the hydropower energy capacity of Bhutan to 12000 MW.
BY: AMIT GUPTA