OMKARESHWAR (JV)
Omkareshwar Project is a multipurpose project with an installed capacity of 520 MW with designed annual energy generation of 1166 million units in initial stage and annual irrigation of 2.83 Lac. Ha on a culturable Command Area (CCA) of 1.47 Lac. Ha. Total Catchment Area at the Dam site is 64880 sq.km. Generation of power at Omkareshwar Project is directly related to the regulated release of water from Indira Sagar Project, hence it is one of the beneficiary project of Indira Sagar Project. Project has been commissioned in November 2007.
| Feature Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh |
| Approach | 77 Kms. from Indore. |
| Capacity | 520 MW (8 x 65 MW) |
| Design Energy | 1166 MUs (90% dependable year.) |
| Date of Commercial Operation (COD) | 2007 |
| Project Cost | Rs.2224.74 Crore (Nov. 2002 price level) |
