Which Dam is the pride of india? why is it called so??

Question

Which Dam is the pride of india? why is it called so??

Answer 1

Bhakra Nangal Dam

Its architecture and design makes it famous. Draws tourists for its architectural beauty as well as the surrounding scenic beauty and environment.

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Described as 'New Temple of Resurgent India’ by Late Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, Bhakra Nangal Dam is situated across the river Sutlej that falls under the region of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of the largest dams in India and highest gravity dams in the world. Nestling between the border of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, amidst the lush green forests, the dam gives a fantastic view of the region and attracts huge number of tourists from all over the India.

Bhakra Nangal Dam - Pride of India

Bhakra Nangal Dam is a combination of Bhakra dam and Nangal dam. Bhakra dam is 13 km upstream from Nangal city and Nangal just vice versa. The construction of the dam was started in the year 1948 and was completed by the end of year 1963. Initially, the construction of the dam was started by Sir Louis Dane, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. But due to some specific reason the project get delayed and restarted by Late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on 17th November, 1955. The dam, which is situated at a height of 226 m above sea-level stuns the visitor of its height. The 90 km long Bhakra Nangal Dam is spread over an area of 168 sq km that also acts as an important picnic spot for the tourists. The dam was constructed with an aim to provide enough irrigation facility to the region of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Another big reason behind the construction of the dam was to save the place from the monsoon flood. Besides, the Bhakra Nangal dam houses hydroelectric power generator, which is situated on both the sides of the dam. Nangal hydel Channel and Anandpur Sahib Channel are used for power generation and irrigation purpose.

Answer 2

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is  the pride of India, since it is the tallest masonry dam in the world. This colossal dam supplies water for irrigation purposes to the districts like Nalgonda, Prakasam, Khammam and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. Named after the Buddhist monk 'Nagarjuna', the dam actually separates the Guntur and Nalgonda districts. Owing to its confounding height of 124 meters, Nagarjunasagar Dam can store up to 11, 472 million cubic meters in its reservoir.

Apart from these achievements, the dam also has been known for being one of the earliest irrigation and hydro-electric projects in India. Built across the Krishna River, it boasts of one of the largest networks of canal systems in the world. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located at a distance of 160 kms from Guntur and 150 km from Hyderabad. Considering the tourism prospects, a lake has been developed just behind the dam, which is acclaimed to be the third largest man-made lake in the world.

Bhakra Nangal Dam is also considered as the pride of India as it   holds great significance. Being largest dam of India, tourist travel to the site of dam to witness the dam's architecture and design. Apart from the architectural beauty of the dam, Bhakra Nangal dam is also known for its scenic beauty and environment.