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Sardar Sarovar Project
A major multipurpose Narmada river project with dam, canal, irrigation, drinking water and hydropower components.
Estimated cost
₹65,000 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
5 Apr 1961
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The dam and gates reached full-height public dedication in 2017 after decades of legal, rehabilitation and environmental delays.
First target
Dec 2000
Current target
Sept 2017
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Irrigation, drinking water and power users across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Timeline
2 events
5 Apr 1961
Foundation laid
The project’s foundation was laid in the early post-independence period.
17 Sept 2017
Dedicated after full-height gates
The Sardar Sarovar Dam was dedicated to the nation.
Risk notes
- Completed mega project
- Residual issues include canal distribution, rehabilitation and water sharing
Official/public sources
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