By Jasreet Kaur14, May 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Oldest dams
Do you know about oldest dams of India? Dams play an important role in water saving. Tap to read about oldest dams in India every student must know about.
Kallanai Dam
Built around 2nd century AD on the Kaveri River, Tamil Nadu. Remarkable for its enduring functionality over centuries.
Bhakra Dam
Completed in 1963 on the Sutlej River, Himachal Pradesh. Symbolizes India's post-independence industrialisation .
Maithon Dam
Finished in 1957 on the Barakar River, Jharkhand. Integral to India's power distribution network.
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Constructed in 1967 on the Krishna River, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Vital for regional agriculture.
Hirakud Dam
Completed in 1957 on the Mahanadi River, Odisha. Catalysed economic growth in the area.