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Rasimanal Dam Proposal
June 25 , 2026
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- A proposal has been made to construct the Rasimanal Dam in Krishnagiri district as an alternative to the Mekedatu project.
- The proposed dam would have a storage capacity of 66 thousand million cubic feet (TMC ft) and be located upstream of the Mettur Dam.
- The project is expected to generate 360 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectric power.
- In 1961, Chief Minister K. Kamaraj laid the foundation stone for a dam at Rasimanal.
- The proposal suggests a joint venture between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to meet water and power needs.
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