Sleemanabad Tunnel
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India
Source: Daily Pioneer
The Sleemanabad Tunnel is a gravity-driven water tunnel under the Bargi Diversion Project in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is approximately 11.952 kilometres long, making it India's longest and most complex water tunnel. The tunnel conveys Narmada waters solely by gravity, without the need for pumping, to provide irrigation to 245,000 hectares across six districts, benefiting about 1,450 villages. The
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel
- Location
- Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Daily Pioneer
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Original status | near completion |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sleemanabad Tunnel is a gravity-driven water tunnel under the Bargi Diversion Project in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is approximately 11.952 kilometres long, making it India's longest and most complex water tunnel. The tunnel conveys Narmada waters solely by gravity, without the need for pumping, to provide irrigation to 245,000 hectares across six districts, benefiting about 1,450 villages. The project faced significant geological challenges and used advanced German Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machines for construction. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Budget |
Location
Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
City | Katni |
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Source | Daily Pioneer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-07-20 |
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