Map: Location of water resource projects across river basins in India

20 Aug, 2009 . 1 min read

This map from the National Institute of Hydrology shows the location of the various water resources projects in each river basin in the country.

The map indicates that across the main 19 river basins of the country, water resource projects with a total live storage of 174 BCM (Billion Cubic Metres) have been completed, 75 BCM are ongoing, and 132 BCM are being planned.

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