BMC tenders ₹3,000 crore for Gargai dam construction
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- tender
- ₹3,000 crore
- of water
- 440–450 MLD
- to the Modak
- 1.6km tunnel
- is targeted
- 2029
- on Gargai River
- 69-metre-high dam
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a ₹3,000 crore tender for the construction of the Gargai dam in Palghar, Maharashtra. This project aims to supply 440–450 MLD of water to Mumbai and includes a 1.6km tunnel to the Modak Sagar reservoir. Completion is targeted by 2029, enhancing the city's water security.
This initiative is expected to boost infrastructure and construction sectors, with significant implications for local economies and water management.
• 69-metre-high dam on Gargai River
• Relocation of six villages and compensatory afforestation
• Installation of a hydropower unit
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