Q. Sharavathy Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant, recently seen in the news, is built on which river?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: The Central Electricity Authority has approved two new hydro-pumped storage plants in India. The 2000 MW Sharavathi Hydro-Pumped Storage plant in Karnataka will use the Talakalale and Gerusoppa dams, aiming to address the state's power issues. Developed by KPCL and Megha Engineering, it’s the largest of its kind in India. The 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Plant in Odisha will utilize the Upper Indravati Reservoir's released water, with construction by Odisha Hydropower Corporation Limited. Both projects require Central Electricity Authority approval as per the Electricity Act of 2003.