History of Tehri Dam
The Tehri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand, India. It is the highest dam in India and was completed in 2006. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 1,000 MW power station. The dam also provides water for irrigation and drinking water for the towns of Tehri and Garhwal.
Structure of Tehri Dam
The Tehri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the tallest dam in India and the world's eighth tallest dam. The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 1,000 MW power station. The dam also provides flood control, water supply and irrigation benefits.
Tehri Dam Movement or Tehri Dam Andolan
The Tehri Dam Andolan is the name given to the movement that opposed the construction of the Tehri Dam in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Activities at Tehri Dam
The Tehri Dam is a gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the highest dam in India, and was completed in 2006. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation. The dam also supports a 1,000 MW thermal power station.
How To Reach Tehri Dam
Tehri Dam is located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It is accessible by road and can be reached from Delhi, Haridwar and Dehradun.