Farakka Barrage
CountryIndia
Year1975
TypeBarrage
RiverGanges
About Farakka Barrage
A low-head diversion barrage across the Ganges. Controversial for diverting water from Bangladesh. Generates only 60 MW. Its primary purpose is to maintain flow in the Hooghly River for Kolkata port.
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