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44-450: A capacity of 147.2 MW which contribute to a total installed capacity of 6897.2 MW. Presently DVC has 49 sub-stations and receiving stations more than 8390-circuit km of transmission and distribution lines. DVC has also four dams, a barrage and a network of canals (2494 km) that play an effective role in water management. The construction of check dams, development of forests and farms and upland and wasteland treatment developed by DVC play
66-498: A vacation timeshare company Divers centre (abbreviated as DVC ), Miscellaneous centre , designation for a centrist candidate without political party in France . Data Version Control See also [ edit ] DVC 1 , a submarine Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title DVC . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
88-547: A vital role in eco-conservation and environmental management. DVC has a network of four dams - Tilaiya and Maithon on Barakar River , Panchet on Damodar river and Konar on Konar river . Besides, Durgapur barrage and the canal network, handed over to the Government of West Bengal in 1964, remained a part of the total system of water management. DVC dams are capable of moderating floods of 6.51 lac cusec to 2.5 lac cusecs. Four multipurpose dams were constructed during
110-641: Is a statutory body which operates in the Damodar River area of West Bengal and Jharkhand states of India to handle the Damodar Valley Project, the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. Indian Astrophysicist Meghnad Saha , the former chief architect of river planning in India, prepared the original plan for the Damodar Valley Project. It operates both thermal power stations and hydel power stations under
132-689: Is a village in the Chandwara CD block in the Koderma subdivision of the Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand . Tilaiya is located at 24°19′09″N 85°31′47″E / 24.3192200°N 85.5296900°E / 24.3192200; 85.5296900 . Koderma district is plateau territory and around 60% of the total area is covered with forests. The first dam of the Damodar Valley Corporation , at Tilaiya,
154-603: Is an under-construction 50 MW solar PV power project in Jharkhand that and expected to be commercial operation in 2027 Damodar Valley Plans 1.7 GW of Floating Solar Projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand. A joint venture company by DVC and Tata Power has been formed to implement 1,050 MW Maithon Right Bank Thermal Power Project for meeting the energy needs of power deficient regions on export basis. A joint venture of DVC and SAIL has been established to operate and maintain
176-481: The ownership of Ministry of Power , Government of India . DVC is headquartered in the Kolkata city of West Bengal, India. DVC is currently undergoing corporatization and restructuring to explore the possibility of an IPO to raise funds for expansion. The valley of the Damodar River was flood prone and the devastating flood of 1943, lead to the formation of the high-powered "Damodar Flood Enquiry Committee" by
198-570: The PSU's in India set up under the rupee-rouble agreement and enjoying Soviet patronage in the early sixties. Bharat Earth Movers has the highest stake (48%) in the consortium while the other two PSUs — DVC and Coal India — have 26% stake each. In 2018, DVC announced plans to build six 250 MW pump storage hydel power plants at Lagu Pahar on the Bokaro River. DVC will acquire Hiranmaye Energy with offer of Rs 1,500 crore. Tilaiya Tilaiya
220-499: The captive power and steam generation plant, hived off by SAIL and its Bokaro Steel Plant and supply power and steam exclusively to Bokaro Steel Ltd. A joint venture company formed with Eastern Minerals & Trading Agency for development and operation of Captive Coal Mine Blocks and supply of coal exclusively to DVC Thermal Power Projects of 10th and 11th plan. The Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation (MAMC) in Durgapur —one of
242-570: The construction of eight dams, DVC built only four. Mr. Voorduin's "Preliminary Memorandum" suggested a multipurpose development plan designed for achieving flood control, irrigation, power generation and navigation in the Damodar Valley. Four consultants appointed by the Government of India examined it. They also approved the main technical features of Voorduin's scheme and recommended early initiation of construction beginning with Tilaiya to be followed by Maithon. By April 1947, full agreement
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#1732772154940264-641: The first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. The first dam was built across the Barakar River at Tilaiya and inaugurated in 1953. The second dam, Konar Dam , across the Konar River was inaugurated in 1955. The third dam across the Barakar River at Maithon was inaugurated in 1957. The fourth dam across the Damodar at Panchet was inaugurated in 1959. Durgapur Barrage
286-575: The government of Bengal. The committee recommended the formation of a body similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority of the United States. Subsequently, W.L. Voorduin, a senior engineer of TVA, was appointed to study the problem. He suggested the multi-purpose development of the valley as a whole in 1944. Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 as “the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.” DVC
308-408: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DVC&oldid=1104506137 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Damodar Valley Corporation Damodar Valley Corporation ( DVC )
330-400: The period 1948 to 1959: Flood reserve capacity of 1,292 mcm has been provided in 4 reservoirs, which can moderate a peak flood of 18,395 cumecs to a safe carrying capacity of 7,076 cumecs. 419 mcm of water is stored in the 4 DVC reservoirs to supply 680 cusecs of water to meet industrial, municipal and domestic requirements in West Bengal & Jharkhand. The Durgapur barrage on river Damodar
352-491: The south side (or left bank) of the Barakar River, has a population, as per 2011 Census of India , of 4,601 (males 2,785 and females 1,826). It is in Chandwara (community development block) . A little further away is Barki Dhamrai with a population of 3,277 and Chotki Dhamrai with 1,290 people. Tilaia is a smaller village on the other side of Barakar River. It possibly lent its name to the dam. This article related to
374-401: Was built across the Barakar River and inaugurated in 1953. Koderma Junction railway station has emerged as an important railway centre in the region. It is a predominantly rural district with only 19.72% urban population. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. Tilaiya Dam
396-616: Was built in 1955, with a 136.8 kilometres (85.0 mi) long left bank main canal and an 88.5 kilometres (55.0 mi) long right bank main canal. Command area: 24,235 km spread across the Damodar basin. Jharkhand: 2 districts fully (Dhanbad and Bokaro) and parts of 9 districts (Hazaribagh, Koderma, Chatra, Ramgarh, Palamau, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Giridih, and Dumka) West Bengal: 6 districts (Purba Bardhhaman, Paschim Bardhhaman, Hooghly, Howrah, Bankura and Purulia) DVC developed and expanded its infrastructure to six thermal power stations (6750 MW) and three hydro-electric power stations with
418-521: Was constructed by Damodar Valley Corporation across the Barakar River in 1953. It is 366 metres (1,201 ft) long and 30.18 metres (99.0 ft) high. The dam boasts of picturesque surroundings with a reservoir, which extends up to 36 km . Tilaiya hydro power station is located on the left bank of the Barakar. The structure is entirely of reinforced concrete. It has 2 generating units of 2 MW each. Kanti village, near Tilaiya Dam and located on
440-837: Was constructed in 1955 for the supply of irrigation water to the districts of Burdwan, Bankura & Hooghly. 30,000 hectares (300 km ) of land in the upper valley is being irrigated, every year by lift irrigation with the water available from 16,000 (approx) check dams constructed by DVC. DVC Mejia Floating Solar PV Park : A floating solar PV park in India DVC Chandrapura Thermal Floating Solar PV Park : 10 MW Floating Solar park in Bokaro, Jharkhand. DVC Raghunathpur Floating Solar PV Park : An under-construction 10MW Floating Solar plant in West bengal DVC Konar Floating Solar PV Plant :
462-401: Was formed with the central government and the governments of Bihar (later Jharkhand) and West Bengal participating in it. The main aims of the corporation were flood control, irrigation, generation and transmission of electricity, and year-round navigation. The corporation was also expected to provide indirect support for the over-all development of the region. However, while Voorduin had proposed
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#1732772154940484-839: Was practically reached between the three Governments of Central, West Bengal and Bihar on the implementation of the scheme and in March 1948, the Damodar Valley Corporation Act (Act No. XIV of 1948) was passed by the Central Legislature, requiring the three Governments, The Central Government and the State Governments of West Bengal and Bihar to participate jointly for the purpose of building the Damodar Valley Corporation. The Corporation came into existence on 7 July 1948 as
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