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Teesta Low Dam Project-III was entrusted to NHPC on 15th Nov. 2000. It is located on river Teesta in district Darjeeling of West Bengal. The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri and nearest airport is Bagdogra. The Project will generate 594.07 MU annually in 90% dependable year. |
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| Layout Plan : |
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| SALIENT FEATURES : |
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Location |
On river Teesta in Darjeeling distt. (W.B) |
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Approach |
Nearest Rail Head - New Jalpaiguri & Nearest Airport - Bagdogra. |
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Capacity |
(4x33) MW or 132 MW |
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Annual Generation |
594.07 MU (90% dependable year) |
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Project Cost |
Rs.768.92 Crores (Net) (Dec 2002 price level) |
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Year of Commissioning/Completion Schedule |
February 2011 (Anticipated) |
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| TECHNICAL FEATURES : |
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32.5 m high barrage |
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125x22x56 m surface power house |
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4 nos.kaplan turbine of 33 MW each |
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