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PMKSY Approval for Jamrani Dam Project – A Milestone for Water Security in Uttarakhand
Jamrani Dam Project – An Overview
- Recently approved under PMKSY-AIBP in Oct 2023
- Central assistance of Rs 1,557.18 crore approved for the project
- First major project included under PMKSY 2.0
The Jamrani Dam Multipurpose project in Uttarakhand recently received approval under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). This mega project aims to provide irrigation, drinking water and electricity benefits to Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh region.
Recent Approval with Central Assistance, In October 2023, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam project under PMKSY-AIBP. This project will receive central assistance of Rs 1,557.18 crore out of the total estimated cost of Rs 2,584.10 crore. The project is scheduled for completion by March 2028.
Jamrani Dam is the seventh project to be included under PMKSY 2.0. The approval highlights the importance given by the central government to ensure water security and expand irrigation facilities.
Overview
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Introduction
- Jamrani Dam project – proposed dam on Gola river in Nainital district of Uttarakhand
- Project aims to provide irrigation, drinking water and electricity
The Jamrani Dam project involves constructing a dam on the Gola river near Jamrani village in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is located 10 km upstream from Kathgodam.
The proposed dam type is roller compacted concrete with a height of 130.6 m from river bed level. It will have a huge storage capacity of 1443 million cubic meters of water.
The project aims to provide multi-sectoral benefits including irrigation, drinking water supply and hydropower generation.
Jamrani Dam Site: Location Map
Key Details of Jamrani Dam
Salient Features
- Type of dam: Roller compacted concrete
- Location: 10 km upstream from Kathgodam
- Height: 130.6 m from river bed level
- Storage capacity: 1443 million cubic meters
Benefits
Irrigation
- Additional irrigation for 150,302 hectares across Uttarakhand and UP
- Major increase in irrigated area for both states
The dam will provide additional irrigation benefits for 150,302 hectares of land. This includes 9458 hectares in Uttarakhand and 47,607 hectares in Uttar Pradesh.
The major districts to benefit are Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand and Rampur, Bareilly in UP. The project will result in doubling the irrigated area in these districts.
Drinking Water
- 42.70 million cubic meters for Haldwani and nearby areas
- Benefit over 10.65 lakh population
The dam will supply 42.70 million cubic meters of drinking water to Haldwani and surrounding areas. This will benefit more than 10.65 lakh people living in the region.
Power Generation
- Installed capacity: 14 MW
- Annual generation: 63.4 million units
A hydropower plant with installed capacity of 14 MW is proposed under the project. This will generate around 63.4 million units of electricity annually.
Project Cost and Timeline
- Total estimated cost: Rs 2,584.10 crore
- Central assistance: Rs 1,557.18 crore
- Scheduled completion: March 2028
The total estimated cost of the Jamrani Dam project is Rs 2,584.10 crore. Out of this, Rs 1,557.18 crore will be provided as central assistance under PMKSY-AIBP.
The project is scheduled for completion by March 2028. All the major works related to dam, canals, irrigation tunnels and hydropower plant will be completed within the timeline.
Approvals
- Approved under PMKSY-AIBP in Oct 2023 with central assistance
- Seventh project included under PMKSY 2.0
PMKSY Scheme for Water Security The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015-16 with a mission to expand physical access of water for agriculture.
Under PMKSY, the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) aims to fast track completion of major and medium irrigation projects to create new irrigation potential.
The Jamrani Dam has been prioritized by the central government under this scheme due to the enormous benefits for UP and Uttarakhand.
So far, 53 projects have been completed under PMKSY-AIBP creating 25.14 lakh hectares of additional irrigation capacity. In total, PMKSY aims to cover around 76 lakh hectares of agricultural land under irrigation facility.
Final Thoughts
The Jamrani Dam project will be a major milestone in ensuring water security and agricultural development in the UP and Uttarakhand region.
With the availability of water for irrigation, drinking and electricity – the project will boost livelihoods of lakhs of people in rural areas.
The timely completion of the project as per the schedule will be crucial to realize the intended benefits. The assistance provided under PMKSY highlights the priority given to this project by the central government.
