Question

Which hydro power project is built by NHPC near the Nepal border in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarkhand?
1. Chamera
2. Parwati
3. Sewa
4. Dhauliganga

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Dhauliganga

The correct answer is Dhauliganga.

• Dhauliganga Power Station (4x70 MW) is a run of the river scheme with small pondage to harness the hydropower potential of the Dhauliganga river.
• It is located near the Nepal border in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
• The project comprises a 56 m high, 270 m long Concrete faced Rockfill Dam, with 6.5 m dia., 5.4 Km long headrace tunnel.
• The underground powerhouse near Elagad with an installed capacity of 280 MW houses 4 units of 70 MW capacity each designed to operate under the rated head of 297 m and designed to generate 1134.69 million units in a 90% dependable year with 95% machine availability.
• Unit I & II of the power station were commissioned in the month of Oct’2005, Sept’2005 respectively and both Unit III & Unit IV were commissioned in the month of July’2005.
• With the construction of the project, the surrounding area has also been benefitted from the development of infrastructure, education, medical facilities, and employment avenues.
• So the correct answer is the Dhauliganga hydropower project.