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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Sardar Sarovar Dam
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The event was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, former CM of Gujarat Anandiben Patel, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Image: ANI)
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New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam, which has been raised to a height of 138 meters, in Narmada district. This inauguration coincides with his 67th birthday. (Image: ANI)
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The foundation stone was laid as on April 5, 1961, by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru but it took 56 years to complete dam's construction. It is said to be the world's second biggest dam. (Image: ANI)
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On Saturday, PM had tweeted "Tomorrow Sardar Sarovar Dam will be dedicated to the nation. This project will benefit lakhs of farmers and help fulfill people's aspirations" (Image: Twitter BJP)
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The project has been described as one of the biggest human endeavours for water transport. (Image: ANI)
Published at : 17 Sep 2017 11:27 AM (IST)
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