Karnataka Neeravari Nigam plans Upper Bhadra Lift Irrigation Project Stage-I in Mutthinakoppa

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Category: Karnataka Hydel Projects

Karnataka Neervari Nigam is planning to develop upper Bhadra Lift Irrigation project stage I in Mutthinakoppa village in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. It plans to lift water from Tunga River to Bhadra reservoir in two stages – by constructing a canal from Bhadra reservoir to delivery chamber in 3 lifts and a tunnel of 6.9 kms. The total project cost is estimated at Rs. 59850 million. It may be noted, there is a dam already constructed for Bhadra reservoir.