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Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP)

The Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP) is one of the most vital multi-purpose river valley projects in South India. It is affectionately known as the 'Lifeline of North Telangana'.

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Who inaugurated the SRSP project?

Answer

The foundation was laid by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963, and the project was largely conceptualized by the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N.T. Rama Rao.

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Key Facts

The massive Kakatiya Canal (which flows from SRSP) is one of the longest irrigation canals in India, stretching over 284 kilometres.

Location and River

  • River: Built across the mighty Godavari River.
  • Location: Pochampad village in the Nizamabad district of Telangana. (Hence, it is historically also known as the Pochampad Project).

Purpose and Importance

The foundation stone was laid by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1963. Its primary purposes are:

  1. Irrigation: It provides irrigation water to millions of acres of agricultural land across parched districts like Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, and Nalgonda through its massive canal network (Kakatiya, Saraswathi, and Laxmi canals).
  2. Drinking Water: It supplies drinking water to numerous towns and villages in Northern Telangana.
  3. Hydroelectricity: The dam features a powerhouse that generates clean hydroelectricity.

Questions and Answers

Who inaugurated the SRSP project?+

The foundation was laid by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963, and the project was largely conceptualized by the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N.T. Rama Rao.

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