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Sardar Sarovar Dam

 

The Sardar Sarovar project was the idea that was conceived by the deputy first prime minister in India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The foundation stone for Sardar Sarovar Dam was laid on the initiative of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on April 5th, 1961. On occasion of his birthday, prime minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sardar Sarovar Dam, which is located on the Narmada river. The project, which has been the focus of a lot of controversies for years currently is believed to be among the biggest dams in the world. With a length of 1.2 kms and an elevation of 163 metres The dam is anticipated to be shared between three states: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.