Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam In Gujarat Reaches Maximum Level of 138.68 Metres
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat has reached its maximum capacity of 138.68 meters for the seventh time since 2017. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed a ceremonial 'Jal Poojan' to mark the milestone, emphasizing the importance of water conservation.
Why it matters
The dam is a critical infrastructure project providing water to over 40 million people and supporting agricultural development in the region.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam, a major source of water and agricultural development in Gujarat under the Narmada Project, has reached its maximum level of 138.68 metres (455 feet). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the dam site at Ekta Nagar on Wednesday afternoon, offered prayers and welcomed the waters of Narmada by performing a ceremonial 'Jal Poojan'.The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project supplies drinking water to more than 4 crore people across 10,453 villages, 191 cities and 7 municipal corporations in Gujarat.After Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sardar Sarovar Dam to the nation on September 17, 2017, the dam has reached its maximum level of 138.68 metres (455 feet) seven times -- in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.…
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