Ithai Barrage
| Ithai Dam | |
|---|---|
Ithai Dam Location of Ithai Dam in Manipur Ithai Dam Ithai Dam (India) | |
| Official name | Ithai Barrage |
| Coordinates | 24°25′30″N 93°50′11″E / 24.4250575°N 93.8364636°E |
| Construction began | 1971 |
| Opening date | 1983 |
| Construction cost | Rs 1,150,000,000 |
| Power Station | |
| Pumps | 3 |
| Installed capacity | 105 MW |
The Ithai Barrage impounds the Manipur River just below the confluence of the Imphal River and the Khuga River. It is part of the Loktak Hydroelectric project.[1]
Its primary objective is to regulate water levels in the Loktak Lake, effectively converting it into a reservoir. Initiated by the Ministry of Irrigation and Power in 1971, the project was overseen by the National Hydro-Electric Power Corporation and completed in 1983, with an estimated expenditure of ₹115 crore (US$14 million).[2]
References
- ^ "LOKTAK HE Project". India-WRIS. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ H Tombi, Singh (7 October 2018). "IMPACT OF THE ITHAI BARRAGE ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANIPUR: AN OVERVIEW". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 14 May 2024.