Vinshnugad Hydro-electricity Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Source: The Indian Express
The THDC is building a barrage to stop the water of Alaknanda river from Helang near Joshimath. The water from this barrage will be brought to Pipalkoti through a tunnel where electricity is to be generated through turbines. A landslide occurred at the project site injuring 12 labourers and work has been suspended temporarily.
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Hydro, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Indian Express
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Original status | suspended |
Taiyo status | Failure |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The THDC is building a barrage to stop the water of Alaknanda river from Helang near Joshimath. The water from this barrage will be brought to Pipalkoti through a tunnel where electricity is to be generated through turbines. A landslide occurred at the project site injuring 12 labourers and work has been suspended temporarily. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Chamoli |
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Source | The Indian Express |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Hydro, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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