Question

Advantages of NAGARAJUNA SAGAR DAM

Answer 1

1. The dam at 408 tmc storage at a 509' height (FRL) provides irrigation to 1.113 million acres on the right canal and 0.32 million acres at the left canal. It stabilises the irrigation downstream under the already built irrigation schemes. Rice, cotton, chillies, turmeric are the main crops under irrigation. Lake has enhanced 'fisheries' production. 
2. The third largest man-made reservoir almost reaches the foot of the next higher Srisailam dam (for hydroelectric power generation) upstream. Water transport is made possible. 
3. The dam generates 'Hydel' power. There is provision for pumping up the water back when the load is minimum (night time) because the water turbines can't be shut off. It saves power generation capacity. 
4. The reservoir and the ancient site university under Acharya (Prof.) 'Nagarjuna' was reclaimed and preserved atop a hill taht became an island in the lake. It has become an important tourist spot for history, Buddhist studies and n

Answer 2

The Nagarjuna Sagar dam is very important for the state of Andhra Pradesh. The water from dam is used for

Irrigation purposes

Provides Hydro electricity  to number of industries

Transferring water from rivers

Has religious value for Buddhists

Explanation:

• Nagarjuna Sagar dam is one the World's largest dam and it is located in Nalgonda District. The dam is made across  Krishna river. The water stored in the dam can easily irrigate ten acres of land
• Andhra Pradesh and four other states are  benefited by the dam since the dam provides water to a number of districts of the state. The water is used for irrigation purpose and for drinking in the districts.
• The dam plays an important part in providing hydro electricity to a number of industries. It is a multi purpose dam due to to its role in providing electricity. It also has a religious note because of the Buddhists relics that were found during its evacuations.  

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