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Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project

7th July, 2021 Geography

Context

  • The Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project has been completed.

About

  • Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project is located on the Tons River in Mori, Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
  • The Tons River is a major tributary of the Yamuna River in the Ganga basin
  • It has the potential to generate 265.5 million units of electricity every year.
  • The State of Uttarakhand will get 12% free Power as a Royalty.

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