{"id":117162,"date":"2026-08-05T10:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=117162"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:19:37","slug":"srisailam-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/srisailam-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Srisailam Project, Location, River, Water Supply, Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Srisailam Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major <\/span><b>multi-purpose river project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> built across the <\/span><b>Krishna River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh, India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It plays an important role in providing <\/span><b>hydroelectric power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supporting <\/span><b>irrigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and helping in <\/span><b>water management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for nearby regions. In a broader sense, it reflects how large dams are used for <\/span><b>development, resource utilization, and regional growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The project also highlights the balance between <\/span><b>economic benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the need for <\/span><b>sustainable use of natural resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Srisailam Project Location &amp; Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Srisailam Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major <\/span><b>multi-purpose river valley project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> built across the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/krishna-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Krishna River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located on the border of <\/span><b>Telangana and Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near <\/span><b>Srisailam town<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is strategically situated between <\/span><b>Kurnool district (Andhra Pradesh)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Nagarkurnool\/Mahabubnagar region (Telangana)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it important for both states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction of the <\/span><b>Srisailam Dam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began in <\/span><b>1960<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the main structure was completed on <\/span><b>July 26, 1980<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it was officially inaugurated in <\/span><b>1981<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project lies in a <\/span><b>deep gorge of the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/nallamala-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Nallamala Hills<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at an elevation of around <\/span><b>300 meters above sea level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides a naturally suitable site for dam construction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>natural valley location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps in the formation of a <\/span><b>large reservoir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling efficient <\/span><b>water storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>hydropower generation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Srisailam Project is recognized as a significant <\/span><b>engineering landmark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as a vital <\/span><b>water resource project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in southern India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It plays a crucial role in <\/span><b>hydroelectric power generation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>irrigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>drinking water supply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supporting millions of people in both states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project acts as a <\/span><b>lifeline for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contributing to <\/span><b>regional development and water management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also officially known as the <\/span><b>Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Srisailam Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting its national importance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Srisailam Project Hydroelectric Power Generation : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project hosts the <\/span><b>second-largest hydroelectric power station in India in terms of installed capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Power generation is divided into two main powerhouses:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Left Bank Power House (Telangana side)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Right Bank Power House (Andhra Pradesh side)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project has an estimated live<\/span><b> storage capacity of 178.74 TMC ft.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Srisailam Project Role in Irrigation and Water Supply<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Srisailam reservoir acts as a <\/span><b>key water source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for several irrigation and drinking water projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports major canal systems:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Srisailam Right Bank Canal (SRBC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides irrigation to large agricultural areas in <\/span><b>Kurnool, Nandyal, and Kadapa districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supplies water through tunnels to regions like <\/span><b>Nalgonda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also contributes to <\/span><b>Hyderabad\u2019s drinking water needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also connected to important <\/span><b>inter-basin transfer projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Pothireddypadu Head Regulator<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Handri-Neeva Lift Irrigation Scheme<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Telugu Ganga Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which supplies drinking water to <\/span><b>Chennai<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Srisailam Project Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project supports <\/span><b>agriculture, energy, and drinking water needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across multiple regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/floods\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>flood<\/b><\/a><b> control and water management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Krishna River basin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as a strong example of how <\/span><b>large dams contribute to regional development and resource management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, it highlights the need for <\/span><b>balanced and sustainable use of water resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srisailam Project is a major multipurpose project on the Krishna River, supporting hydropower, irrigation, drinking water supply and water management in Andhra Pradesh and 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