Archive · 14 Jan 2026
18th Crest Gate of Tungabhadra Dam Installed
The Tungabhadra Dam, which is very old (70 years), has 33 gates at the top that help control the water.
One of these gates got washed away a while ago, so experts decided to replace all of them.
A company was hired to do this job for about ₹52 crore.
Recently, the 18th gate was successfully installed without any problems.
The team working on this includes 65 experts and engineers.
They plan to finish replacing all the gates by next June.
The dam is important because it provides water for farming and drinking in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The leaders of the region are happy with the progress so far.
The 18th crest gate of the Tungabhadra Dam has been successfully installed, part of a project to replace all 33 gates.
The replacement is necessary as the dam, built in 1953, has exceeded its estimated 45-year lifespan.
The project is being carried out by Ahmedabad-based Hardware Tools and Machinery Projects Private Limited at a cost of ₹52 crore.
A team of 65 experts, engineers, and workers is involved in the replacement, with a deadline set for June 2025.
The successful installation of the 18th gate was appreciated by the Chief Minister and Irrigation minister, highlighting the importance of the project for regional water security and dam safety.
- Who
- Tungabhadra Dam authorities, experts led by Kannayya Naidu, Ahmedabad-based Hardware Tools and Machinery Projects Private Limited, TB Dam superintendent engineer Narayana Naik, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Irrigation minister N. Rama Naidu
- What
- Successful installation of the 18th crest gate of Tungabhadra Dam
- When
- Installation began on January 7, completed on Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Tungabhadra Dam, Karnataka, with gates being manufactured in Gadag district
- Why
- To replace all 33 crest gates of the 70-year-old dam, enhancing water security and dam safety
- Dam Name
- Tungabhadra Dam
- Location
- Karnataka, Rayalaseema (AP), Telangana
- Total Crest Gates
- 33
- Gates Replaced So Far
- 18
- Estimated Cost
- ₹52 crore
- Deadline for Replacement
- June 2025
- Team Size
- 65 experts, engineers, and workers
- Dam Construction Year
- 1953
