Sardar sarovar dam

Prime Minister Modi dedicated the Sardar Sarovar Dam to the people of The project was an “engineering miracle” and a “symbol of India’s new and emerging power”, he said. The dam’s inauguration coincided with Modi’s 67th birthday. The controversial project on the Narmada River, in the country’s western state of Gujarat, will provide power and water to three big states – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The dam is the second-biggest dam in the world. The project has been beset by controversy since the laying of the foundation stone by then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961. Before the inauguration, Modi said in a tweet, “This project will benefit lakhs of farmers and help fulfil people’s aspirations.” The dam is expected to provide water to 9,000 villages and the power generated will be shared among the three states. The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), led by social activist Medha Patkar, has been protesting the project, raising several environmental concerns. Patkar, who staged several hunger-strikes against the protest, told Caravan magazine the Indian government is yet to resettle a majority of the people displaced by the dam project, a claim denied by authorities. Modi’s “birthday celebration [is] sounding the death knell for thousands in the Narmada Valley”, she wrote on On Saturday, Patkar and her supporters staged a protest against the inauguration of the dam and the opening of its gates, which will raise the level of water and risk displacing several vil...

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The Sardar Sarovar project was a vision of the first deputy prime minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on April 5, 1961.On occasion of his 67th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river. The project which has been the subject of much controversy for decades now is reported to be one of the largest dams in the world. Having a length of 1.2 kms and a depth of 163 metres, the dam is expected to be shared among the three states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat was increased to 121.9m in December 2006. The Narmada Main Canal is the largest irrigation lined canal in the world, supplying water at a capacity of 1,133 cubic metres a second. Image courtesy of Nvvchar. The Sardar Sarovar Dam and associated water infrastructure is expected to supply water for irrigation of 1.84 million hectares in Gujarat. Image courtesy of Nvvchar. Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD), on the Indian Narmada river, is located in the village of Kevadia in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the largest and most controversial interstate, multipurpose river valley infrastructure development projects in the country. The Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) also consists of auxiliary works and a 1,450MW power complex. SSP was estimated to have cost The scheme was conceived by the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1946-1947. It envisages the construction of 30 major dams, 135 medium and 3,000 smaller dams along the river, with SSD being the largest of them all. They are expected to generate about 4,000MW of power in total. Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) specifications and capacities "The Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) also consists of auxiliary works and a 1,450MW power complex." The SSD is a 1,210m long concrete gravity dam with a proposed final height of 163m above the deep foundation. Its present height is 121.9m. Its construction required pouring of about seven million cubic metres of chilled concrete. The Sardar Sarovar reservoir, built for...

Situated at the confluence of the rivers Narmada, Orsang and Saraswati, the city of Chandod is considered as a sacred place and thus is adorned by many temples. One of the major temples here is the Kashivishwanath Mahadev Temple which has ornate paintings and carvings to boast of. Chandod is easily accessible from Rajpipla (12 km), Dabhoi (21 km), Ahmedabad (155 km) and Vadodara. • 02Sagai-Malsamot Eco Campsite Situated on nature's lap, Sagai-Malsamot Eco Campsite is best known for the surroundings and ambiance it provides. It is located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in the state of Gujarat. With beautiful teak forests, wonderful Ninai waterfalls and an overall cool climate, the place has attracted tourists and travellers who love nature. Preservation of nature is what you can see here. The campsite provides camping facilities and also offers accommodation for large groups. The nearby attractions of this site are the Fort of Dabhoi, the bathing ghats of Chandod and Garudeshwar, the Jain temples of the Jagadia and the splendid waterfalls. The campsite has an orientation centre, cottages with attached bath facilities, a dormitory which can accommodate a group of ten, food served by ETC (Eco Tourism Committee), separate kitchens and dining areas, etc. for the convenience of the visitors. • 03Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary The Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located near Sardar Sarovar Dam and is known to be a dangerous place if you opt to go alone or with just a person to a...

This dam came up first and then cam the statue of Unity. This dam was the vistion of Sardar Patel. When one visits Statue of Unity this spot is included in the free list. There is a free bus ride upto this spot. A local guide explains the features of this dam. This dam also generates electricity. During night time it is lit up and provides an excellent facade. During monsoons when all the gates are open it provides a spectacular view. This dam is also visible from the viewing gallery of Statue of Unity. I visited in December hence the water was not flowing from the dam. However at anytime during the year do visit in the evening after laser show at SOU. It has a light and music show which covers the entire dam and is really mesmerizing. You can view the same from Unity Glow garden for better experience. There are multiple view points to see the dam. I was able to see from three different places-One is dam view point 3 near jungle safari, had to take electric rickshaw to reach there. Another is on the way to valley of flowers. And third is near cactus garden, The viewpoint 3 was best and closest though. You can see the light show on the dam in evening very nicely from Unity Glow garden. Building this Dam was Sardar Patel's Vision and Dream that unfortunately took multiple decades to complete. Better to visit post 31 Oct as that's the inauguration date of the world's tallest statue of liberty and currently there is construction going on in full swing and even roads are also u...

Sardar Patel Zoological Park is a newly inaugurated zoo situated in Kevadia, a town in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Located in the vicinity of the majestic Statue of Unity, this tremendous establishment hosts about 170 different species of wildlife from all across the globe, is home to a wide range of plant life and has a breathtaking aviary inhabited by endemic as well as foreign varieties of birds. The Royal Bengal Tigers, Zebras, Leopards etc. are only a few examples of wild animals one can explore here. The park was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31st October 2020, commemorating the birth anniversary of the much revered leader of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is spread over a vast expanse of land about 1,300 acres in size. Unlike conventional zoos, the Sardar Patel Zoological Park is built with an “open design”, wherein the animals aren’t displayed in cages, but bred in their natural environment. Golf carts are provided for excursions through the park, which truly feel as thrilling as a jungle safari. Volunteers are present at every nook and corner of the park to assist tourists and guide them around the premises. Located 3 km away from the zoo, on the Narmada river, the statue of unity is an enormous statue commemorating the much adored late Indian statesman, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Standing at an astounding (Read More) height of over 180 meters, it is the world’s tallest statue and was inaugurated by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in ...

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