19 projects in Uttarakhand washed away; state hydel power corporation loses Rs 77 crore
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In the aftermath of the Uttarakhand floods, a number of hydroelectric projects that had been constructed on the Ganga have suffered serious damage.
The state hydel power development corporation, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL), suffered a loss of total Rs 77 crore. It also suffered an additional Rs 50 crore loss in power generation.
19 small hydropower projects have been completely destroyed, while others have been damaged by the raging waters (see BOX)
| Estimated losses from damage to hydropower projects on the Ganga | |||
| Project | Location | Capacity | Estimated Loss |
| Dhauli Ganga | Pithoragarh | 280 MW | Rs 30 crore (project completely submerged) |
| Kaliganga I | Rudraprayag | 4 MW | Rs 18-19 crore (power house and 4 houses washed away) |
| Kaliganga II | Rudraprayag | 6 MW | Rs 16 crore (power house and 4 houses washed away) |
| Sobla | Pithoragarh | 8 MW | Rs 14 crore (completely washed away) |
| Kanchauti | Pithoragarh | 2 MW | Rs 12 crore (totally washed away) |
| Chirkila | Pithoragarh | 1.5 MW | Rs 20 crore (part of the project washed away) |
| Maneri Bhali I&II | Uttarkashi | 304+90 MW | Rs 2 crore + Rs 5 crore (walls collapsed, silt in barrages) |
The total estimated power consumption of the state of Uttarakhand is about 30 million units. Of these, 10.5 million units are provided by UJVNL. The rest of the supply comes from the Central government quota and is also purchased from other electricity providers and states.
A selection of reports and documents on hydropower development at Uttarakhand
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