Khuga dam
Encyclopedia
Khuga Dam is a multi-purpose project located to the south of Churachandpur
town (Manipur
), India. The project, which will supply electricity and water, was started in 1983 and resumed in 2002 after being at a standstill for a period of time. The work is nearing its completion and the structure is scheduled to be commissioned during 2007.
12 November 2010 Soniya Gandhi inaugurated the dam and dedicated it to the nation
Description
Implementing companies:
Churachandpur
Churachandpur is the largest district in the Indian state of Manipur.- Origin of Churachandpur on the bank of Khuga :Located southwest of Manipur, Churachandpur District covers an area of 4570 km² and is the largest district within the state of Manipur. The terrain of the district is mainly...
town (Manipur
Manipur
Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west; it also borders Burma to the east. It covers an area of...
), India. The project, which will supply electricity and water, was started in 1983 and resumed in 2002 after being at a standstill for a period of time. The work is nearing its completion and the structure is scheduled to be commissioned during 2007.
12 November 2010 Soniya Gandhi inaugurated the dam and dedicated it to the nation
Description
- Height: 38 meters
- Width: 230 meters
- Cost estimate: INRIndian rupeeThe Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India....
2.5 billion
Implementing companies:
- NPCC for earthen dam, spillways and canal
- R M Sinha & Co for power house and water supply