Question

give reasons why River Narmada is used for generation of power
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Answer 1

Hydro power generation from the “lifeline of Gujarat”— the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) on Narmada river — has been decreasing in the last five years with 2018-19 registering lowest ever figure of 594.790 million units since 2004-05.

Officials ascribe it to scanty rainfall in the last five years and lesser number of “overflowing days”, a necessary requirement for hydro power generation.

Commenting on lower power generation, Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel said, “Currently, we are facing a drought-like situation. We are not able to generate electricity from SSP because of less water in the canal. The river has still survived because it is Narmada, otherwise things could have been worse. We are spending a lot to revive affected villages and have prepared contingency plans to supply water till July.”