Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is a dam across the Mahi River. It is situated 16 kilometres from Banswara town in Banswara district Rajasthan, India.[1] The dam was constructed between 1972 and 1983 for the purposes of hydroelectric power generation and water supply. It is the longest dam and second largest dam in Rajasthan. It is named after Jamnalal Bajaj.[2][3]It is the biggest multipurpose project for tribal area of Rajasthan
Power Plant
The dam has an installed capacity of 140 MW.[4]
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 25 | 1986 January | Operational |
| 1 | 2 | 25 | 1986 February | Operational |
| 2 | 1 | 45 | 1989 February | Operational |
| 2 | 2 | 45 | 1989 September | Operational |
See also
- Kadana Dam – located downstream
References
- ↑ Archived copy.
- ↑ Hydroelectric Power Plants in India - Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan. IndustCards.
- ↑ Water Resources Development Projects in the Mahi Basin. National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee.
- ↑ Archived copy. www.rvunl.com.