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 The
plan for harnessing the river for irrigation and power
generation in the Narmada basin was initiated in 1946. Seven
projects including the Bharuch project were identified during
the initial Survey and 4 projects Bharuch (Gujarat), Bargi,
Tawa and Punasa in Madhya Pradesh were given top priority for
investigation. After the completion of investigation, the
proposed dam at Gora in Gujarat with the full reservoir level
(FRL) 161 ft. (49.80m) was selected and the foundation stone
was laid by the late Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
on 5th April, 1961. However, as more detailed, modernised
contour sheets from the Survey of India were available
thereafter, possibility of raising the height of the dam for
optimum utilisation of water was considered.
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