Hydro Power Plants In Haryana


 
 
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Hydro Power Plants In Haryana

There are very few rivers in Haryana and most of the land is plain so, there is little scope of hydro electricity in the state.  State Government continuously working in the development of hydro electricity. At present it. has two projects running on hydroelectricity. These are as follows

Western Yamuna Canal Hydel Project

  • This project is located between Hathnikund and Dadupur in Yamunanagar district of Haryana. Hathnikund is a barrage built on Yamuna river.
  • It was established in 1980 in collaboration with Japan. It has total installed capacity of 62.7 MW.
  • In 1990, the Central Government approved to install 4 other power stations under this project.
  • Kakroi Micro Hydel Project

  • This project with ultra low head (1.9 m) is located on Western Yamuna Canal (Delhi branch) at Kakroi village near Sonipat. It has a total installed capacity of 400 KW comprising 4 units of 100 KW each.
  • This project is under the control of HPGCL, Yamunanagar from Ist June, 1999.
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    Question : 1

    The Western Yamuna Canal Hydel Project is located between ______ and ______ in the district of Yamunanagar, Haryana.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following hydroelectric projects in Haryana has the smallest installed capacity?
     

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following hydroelectric projects was established in collaboration with Japan?
     

    Right Option : A
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