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Manipur Tipaimukh Dam
Tipaimukh dam was constructed on the Barak River in Manipur state of India. Area around the dam was involved in routine flood incidents. A big loss of men and material was faced by the population of the state in past. To avoid such conditions and to make a strong defense against the flood of Barak river, it was considered to construct a dam over here. This dam was also constructed with the aim of production of hydro electricity. Since the construction started, the dam faced a dilly dallying progress as the water distribution between India and Bangladesh aroused as a dispute. Apart from this dispute, a local problem was also there. Owing to construction of a water reservoir and the power plant around the dam, local people were ordered to vacate the area and the relocation problem was much more than the need of electricity. Shelter over head is much needed than any other life saving amenity. This dam is located between the geographical coordinates 25°7′48″N 95°9′0″E.
History
During 1954, a report was prepared showing the irrigated and dark areas of the state and it was recommended to construct a dam but this report was not considered much and kept aside for a long time. In 1983 again, this report prepared but gone in vain. At last during 1999, detailed project report was again prepared and handed over to NEEPCO. After a long debate and planning, Dr. Manmohan Singh, PM of India, laid down the foundation stone of this dam in 2003. A lot of protests and demonstrations are in practice since the planning stage of this dam as the geographical area of the dam is in busy and hard zone of earthquakes. In recent past,(In 1988) this area has also faced two major earthquakes of more than 6.6 at Richer Scale. The project is in progress with turtle speed. Bangladesh has also some water disputes with India.
Technical Portion
This dam is being constructed at 390m long area. The height of this dam is approximately 162 mtr and the location of the dam is on an average altitude of 180 mtrs. Production of hydro electricity at this dam will be at large scale as 6 units each with the capacity of 250 MW have been installed here. Total power generation capacity will be 1500 MW. In view of the capacity, this would be the biggest dam in entire South Asia. The natural threats to this dam are much possible. Impounding feeder of the dam is Barak River, which is seasonal. Construction of the dam would cause geographical imbalance as the villages in nearby area may submersed in the event of collapsing of the dam, which is possible due to the weaker geographical condition of the zone.
Various protest even by NGOs and other civil societies are continue in this area to stop construction of this dam.
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