Question

give any two uses of Hirakud project

Answer 1









Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind thedam extends a lake, HirakudReservoir, 55 km (34 mi) long. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India's independence.

Type of dam: Composite dam and reservoir

Official name: "Hirakud dam"

Length: 4.8 km (3 mi) (main section); 25.8 km (16 mi) (entire dam)

Impounds: Mahanadi River

Answer 2

The multi-purpose Hirakud Dam constructed across the river Mahanadi. The aimor uses of this project was to 1.control flood, supply water for irrigation purpose and

2. hydropower power generation.