Question
Describe the distribution of hydel power plants in India.
Answer
The First hydel power plant in India was established in 1902 in Karnataka at (1) Shivasamudram on the river Kaveri. Country’s major hydro-electric power stations are located at [1] Shivasamudram, Simsa and Jog (at present Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station) in Karnataka, [2] Mettur and Papnasam in Tamil Nadu, [3] Idikki, Sabarigiri and Pallivasal in Kerala, [4] Sileru, Manchkud, Nagarjuna Sagar in Andhra Pradesh, [5] Vira, Vivpuri, Koyna and Khopali in Maharashtra, [6] Rihand, Ramganga, Bhola, Sumera in Uttar Pradesh [7] Pravati, Baira-Siul, Bhakra-Nangal in Himachal Pradesh, [8] Hirakud and Manchkud in Odisha and Tilaiya, Maithan, Panchet and Massanjore hydro-power station of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal.
