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Tata Power has commenced construction on the Rs 6,900 crore Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The 600 MW facility is slated for completion by 2029.

About Khorlochhu Hydropower Project:

Collaboration: Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and Tata Power.

Capacity: To construct the 600 MW Khorlochhu (earlier known as Kholongchhu) Hydro Power Limited.

Equity: DGPC will hold a 60 percent equity stake while Tata Power will invest 40 percent. The estimated project cost, including financing charges, is approximately Nu 70 billion, with a construction timeline of five years.

The project aligns with Bhutan’s ambitious goal of achieving 20 GW of hydropower generation capacity by 2040.

What is a Gravity Dam?

A gravity dam is a dam constructed from concrete or stone masonry and designed to hold back water by using only the weight of the material and its resistance against the foundation. Gravity dams are designed so that each section of the dam is stable and independent of any other dam section.

Hydropower Projects in India:

Project Name	River	State/Union Territory	Features
Bhakra Nangal Dam	Sutlej	Himachal Pradesh & Punjab	One of India's largest dams; multipurpose project for irrigation, flood control, and power generation.
Tehri Dam	Bhagirathi	Uttarakhand	Tallest dam in India; part of the Tehri Hydropower Complex.
Sardar Sarovar Dam	Narmada	Gujarat	Key project for irrigation, drinking water, and power supply in western India.
Nathpa Jhakri Dam	Sutlej	Himachal Pradesh	India's largest hydropower plant in terms of installed capacity.
Koyna Dam	Koyna	Maharashtra	Provides hydroelectric power and water for irrigation in western India.
Rangit III Dam	Rangit	Sikkim	Run-of-the-river project; contributes to Sikkim's energy needs.
Dhauliganga Dam	Dhauliganga	Uttarakhand	Run-of-the-river project; critical for power generation in the region.
Uri Hydroelectric Project	Jhelum	Jammu & Kashmir	Strategically significant; contributes to regional energy supply.
Indira Sagar Project	Narmada	Madhya Pradesh	Provides power, irrigation, and drinking water; largest reservoir in India by water capacity.
Chamera Hydroelectric Project	Ravi	Himachal Pradesh	Multi-stage project; significant for northern India’s power requirements.
Subansiri Lower Project	Subansiri	Arunachal Pradesh & Assam	Largest hydropower project under construction in India; faces environmental concerns.
Pakal Dul Project	Marusudar	Jammu & Kashmir	Expected to enhance energy production in the northern region.
Idukki Dam	Periyar	Kerala	Arch dam; major source of electricity for Kerala.
Ranganadi Hydroelectric Project	Ranganadi	Arunachal Pradesh	Contributes to power needs of the northeastern region.

Source:

DEVDISCOURSE.COM

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements regarding the Khorlochhu Hydropower Project:

It is located in Bhutan and is one of the major hydroelectric projects in the country.
The project is designed to generate power using the flow of the Khorlochhu River.
The project is still under construction and expected to be completed in the near future.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: b

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Khorlochhu Hydropower Project is located in Bhutan and is one of the major hydroelectric projects in the country.

Statement 2 is correct: The project utilizes the flow of the Khorlochhu River to generate power.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The project is already under construction and is not expected to be completed in the near future.