The Kalpasar project - Gujarat under the gulf of khambhat development project is mainly water resources project by way of building a Over the Sea dam across gulf of khambhat.
Meaning of 'Kalpasar':
'Kalpasar' means a lake that fulfills all the wishes. The word originating from Hindu mythological 'Kalpa Vriksha' - wishing tree.
This grand scheme called Kalpasar is conceived and developed by utilizing the concepts of two most successfully implemented projects in the world.
This grand scheme called Kalpasar is conceived and developed by utilizing the concepts of two most successfully implemented projects in the world.
Idea the project:
It details, the proposed 530 billion Kalpasar multipurpose dam project which is envisages for construction across the Gulf of Khambat .
In accordance with this project, a mega fresh water reservoir will be constructed on the upstream side of the dam by impounding the surplus waters of numerous rivers like Narmada, Dhadar, Mahi, Vatrak, Meshavo, Sabarmati, Bhogavo, Ghelo and Kalubhar.
This project, if implemented with dedication and without corruption, will resolve four vital problems of the State of Gujarat which are water, electrical power, road-rail transport and development of ports.
In accordance with this project, a mega fresh water reservoir will be constructed on the upstream side of the dam by impounding the surplus waters of numerous rivers like Narmada, Dhadar, Mahi, Vatrak, Meshavo, Sabarmati, Bhogavo, Ghelo and Kalubhar.
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Kalpasar Project - Gujarat |
However project is under aproval project and awaited for funding from govt. for start working process.
A state government release said the Rs 55,000 crore (US$ 11.7 billion) project, to be completed by 2020