Gandhinagar: A small dam called Garudeshwar weir is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 300 crore at location around 15 km away from Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam. The project is likely to complete in February 2020. Once it is completed, power generation will be possible using 6 hydro power turbines with same volume of water again and again. At present, 1200 MW capacity riverbed power turbine power generation needs dam water through pen stroke. Later same water travels to river. In order to stop...Read More

Kevadia: The Garudeshwar weir dam being constructed in Narmada near the 'Statue of Unity' would not only ensure that the river around this monumental tourist attraction remains filled up all the time in the stretch of around 12 km like the Sabarmati along the riverfront in Ahmedabad but also act as an emergency energy-source. The all important weir is a vital aid to the beauty of both the statue and the valley of flowers as it would make look the river beautiful by keeping it filled up....Read More

Gandhinagar: Departments of Narmada, Water resources, Water supply and Kalpsar, Government of Gujarat have taken a decision to give land to those affected by Garudeshwar weir project in exchange of land. Total seven villages are to be affected due to the project. According to the government, those who want land in exchange of land will be give land while those who wish to have Rs 7,50,000 compensation per hectare will be given cash compensation. The earlier announced provisions on ...Read More