The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. It is the highest dam in India and the second-highest dam in Asia. The dam is primarily aimed at irrigation and power generation. It is also expected to provide flood control, navigation, and tourism benefits.
Irrigation: The Sardar Sarovar Dam will provide irrigation water to over 18 million hectares of land in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. This will help to increase agricultural production and improve the livelihoods of millions of people.
Power generation: The Sardar Sarovar Dam will generate 1,450 MW of hydroelectric power. This will help to meet the growing demand for electricity in India.
Flood control: The Sardar Sarovar Dam will help to control floods in the Narmada River
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