Question:Recently, Narmada Control Authority (NCA) has cleared the final raising of Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) by-
(a) 136.62 meters
(b) 136.65 meters
(c) 138.68 meters
(d) 140.48 meters
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- On June 16, 2017, Narmada Control Authority (NCA) cleared the final raising of Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) in Gujarat.
- This will be done by lowering of gates and impounding of water in the reservoir upto its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of EL 138.68 mts.
- The last raising of SSD was clearedon June 12, 2014, wherein permission for Phase-I construction of piers, overhead bridge and installation of gates in open or raised position was granted.
- With lowering of gates of SSD, the live storage capacity would increase from 1565 to 5740 MCM i.e. by 4175 MCM (267%).
- The clean (hydro-power generation) would increase by present 1300 MW to 1450 MW with increase in annual generation by about 1100 Million Units (i.e. about Rs.400/- crore per annum).
- In addition, this additional storage would irrigate about 8 lakh hsectares and about one crore population would get assured drinking water..
- It is well known, the Sardar Sarovar Project would primarily meet the water requirement of drought prone and desert areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8806430_NCA-clears-final-raising-of-Sardar-Sarovar-Dam
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=165720
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