Ujjani Dam, Pg7

Key Highlights:

• A new 33 km diversion railway line between Bhigwan and Pophlaj stations on the Daund-Kurudwadi section of the South Central Railway is set to open in April.
• The project cost Rs. 6.91 crores, with the Maharashtra Government contributing Rs. 5.67 crores.
• The diversion was necessitated by the construction of a dam on the Bhima River at Ujjani, which would submerge 34 km of the existing railway track.
• The new line includes four major bridges, with the Bhima River bridge being the longest, featuring 23 spans of 60 feet each.

Detailed Insights:

• The Ujjani Dam project on the Bhima River, a tributary of the Krishna River, required the railway diversion to prevent the submergence of the existing track.
• Construction of the diversion line began in 1971, and the project provided approximately 18 lakh mandays of employment.
• The South Central Railway is covering the remaining project expenses, as the diversion was initiated at the request of the Maharashtra Government.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Tributary: A stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake.
• Reservoir: An artificial lake where water is stored for various uses.
• Railway Diversion: A rerouting of a railway line to avoid an obstacle.