Tlawng Dam, is a proposed
rock-fill dam
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, ...
on the
Tlawng River near Lungleng, 25 km from
Aizawl
Aizawl (; Mizo: ) is the capital of the state of Mizoram in India. Aizawl was officially established on 25 February 1890. With a population of 293,416, it is the largest city in the state. It is also the centre of administration containing all ...
, in the state of
Mizoram
Mizoram () is a state in Northeast India, with Aizawl as its seat of government and capital city. The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "lan ...
in
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
.
History
A
memorandum of understanding was signed between the Mizoram Government and Shyam Century Ferrous on 10 August 2012.
See also
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Chimtuipui River
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Lungleng River
References
Hydroelectric power stations in Mizoram
Proposed dams in India
Dams in Mizoram
Rock-filled dams
Buildings and structures under construction in India
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