Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project

Recently, a landslide occurred at the site of the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Helang, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, injuring twelve workers, four of whom were critically injured.

About Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project

The Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project is an under-construction 444-megawatt run-of-river hydropower project located on the Alaknanda River, a major tributary of the Ganga River.

Key Details:

Location: Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, on the Alaknanda River.
Capacity: Designed to produce 444 MW of electricity.
Annual Generation: The project will generate an estimated 1,665 GWh (gigawatt-hours) of electricity annually under typical conditions.

Infrastructure Details:

Dam: A 65-meter high concrete gravity dam is being constructed near Helang village, designed to create a small reservoir on the Alaknanda River.
Reservoir Capacity: The reservoir will store about 3.63 million cubic meters of water, equivalent to roughly 4.9 hours of average river flow.
Headrace Tunnel: A 13.4-kilometer headrace tunnel will carry the water to an underground powerhouse near Haat village for power generation.
Tailrace Tunnel: A 3-kilometer tailrace tunnel will return the water back to the Alaknanda River, approximately 18 kilometers downstream from its diversion point.

Development and Funding:

The project is being developed by THDC India Ltd (formerly Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited).
The project has been financed by a US$ 648 million loan from the World Bank.
THDC India Ltd is a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Project Significance

Energy Generation: The Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project is expected to play a significant role in generating clean, renewable energy in Uttarakhand and contribute to the national grid.
Infrastructure Development: The project will help in improving local infrastructure, providing employment, and contributing to the overall economic growth of the region.

Source: PIB

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