Bargi Dam : In News
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ordered a high-level inquiry following a tragic cruise boat capsize at Bargi Dam that resulted in nine deaths.
- Bargi Dam is one of the most significant multipurpose river valley projects in Central India. It serves as a vital source of water for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower, while also functioning as a major eco-tourism hub in the Jabalpur district.
- Construction Period: Construction began in 1974.
- It was one of the first major dams to be completed (1988) among the planned chain of 30 large dams on its parent river.
- The dam is built across the Narmada River, which is the fifth-largest river in the Indian subcontinent and often referred to as the Life Line of Madhya Pradesh.
- The dam is part of the Narmada Valley Project, a massive undertaking by the state government to harness the river’s potential.
- Over the decades, the backwaters (reservoir) created by the dam have been developed into a scenic destination, officially promoted by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board through facilities like the Maikal Resort.
