Beas Dam turns 50: Bhakra Beas Management Board Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Beas Dam
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 1,2024
The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) marked the 50th anniversary of the Beas Dam with a grand celebration held at Talwara.
Manoj Tripathi, Chairman of BBMB, was the Chief Guest at the event. During the event BBMB also presented meritorious awards to its employees for their outstanding performance during the year 2023. The event witnessed the participation of various senior officers and employees of BBMB, and their families.
A highlight of the celebration was the vibrant cultural program presented by the children of BBMB DAV Public School, Talwara.
Through their captivating performances, the children depicted the crucial role that BBMB and the Beas Dam have played in the development of North India. The program underscored the dam’s contributions to the Green, White, and Blue Revolutions, which have significantly enhanced agricultural productivity, dairy production, and water management across North India.
In his address, Chairman, BBMB lauded the dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment of BBMB employees. He emphasized the importance of the Bhakra Nangal and Beas projects, describing them as projects of national importance. Tripathi highlighted the operational excellence and meticulous maintenance practices that have ensured the long-term sustainability and efficiency of these projects.
He also shed light on the substantial impact of BBMB’s water management efforts. Annually, BBMB provides approximately 34 billion-cubic-meter (BCM) of water to its partner states. This water supports irrigation of more than 8% of India’s total cultivable area, playing a vital role in the agricultural output and food security of the nation. He also highlighted various renewable energy and Pumped Storage Projects being developed by BBMB to meet the growing energy demands of the country. Tripathi’s speech resonated with pride and reaffirmed BBMB’s commitment to supporting India’s agricultural and power landscape.
Beas Dam turns 50: Bhakra Beas Management Board Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Beas Dam. The celebration was a testament to BBMB’s enduring legacy and its pivotal role in fostering agricultural and economic development in India. Attendees left the event with a renewed sense of pride and appreciation for the significant contributions of the Beas Dam and BBMB to the nation’s progress.
BBMB remains dedicated to its mission of efficient water resource management and sustainable development of power sector to support and empower it’s partner states across North India.