Important irrigation projects of India
There are numerous large irrigation projects have been established in for the agricultural development of India. In this article, we will mention the some important irrigation projects with their location and the service they provide. 1. Nagarjunasagar project (Andhra Pradesh) Location - across the river Krishna in Nalgonda district. Type - composite earth and masonry dam. Size - 4865 m long and 125 m high. Benefit - irrigates 8.3 lakh ha. 2. Godavari barrage (Andhra Pradesh) Location - across the river Godavari in East Godavari district. Type - barrage. Size - 3600 m long with 175 bays Benefit - irrigates 5.2 lakh ha. 3. Gandak project (Bihar) Location - across the river Gandak at Valmikinagar in Champaran district. Type - barrage, multipurpose scheme. Size - 740 m long. Benefit - irrigates 15.07 lakh ha in India and Nepal, 15,000 kW Power house as a gift to Nepal. 4. Ukai project (Gujarat) Location - across river Tapti in Surat district. Type - composite earth and maso