Loktak Hydroelectric Project Latest News
Head of Project at NHPC Ltd. and recently appointed General Manager (Electrical) called on the Manipur Governor and briefed him about the operational challenges faced by the Loktak Hydroelectric Project.
About Loktak Hydroelectric Project
- It is a 105 MW hydropower project.Â
- It is located in Manipur.
- It is constructed on the Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
- It has been developed in a single phase.Â
- The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1983.
- A major component of the project is the Ithai barrage – which acts as an artificial reservoir to ensure sufficient volumes of water for the project.
- The project is currently owned by NHPC Limited (erstwhile National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).
- The power generated from the project is sold to Assam Power Distribution under a power purchase agreement for a period of 35 years, starting from 2016.
Source: IT
Loktak Hydroelectric Project FAQs
Q1: The Loktak Hydroelectric Project is located in which Indian state?
Ans: Manipur
Q2: What is the installed capacity of the Loktak Hydroelectric Project?
Ans: 105 MW
Q3: The Loktak Hydroelectric Project became operational (entered commercial operation) in which year?
Ans: 1983
