Introduction
The Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (4 × 111 MW) is a run-of-the-river scheme located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, approximately 225 km from Rishikesh on NH-58.
The project envisages the construction of a 65 m high concrete diversion Dam, along with a 13.4 km long Head Race Tunnel (HRT) and a 3.04 km long Tail Race Tunnel (TRT). It harnesses a gross head of 237 m on the Alaknanda River, a major tributary of the Ganga River.
The project is designed to generate an Annual Design Energy of 1657.09 MU, considering 95% machine availability.
Commissioning of the 1st Unit is targeted by Dec'27 and the 4th Unit (last Unit) by Jun'28.
GENERAL FEATURES
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Installed Capacity | 444 MW (4 x 111 MW) |
| Location | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Design Energy | 1657 MU |
| Anticipated Commissioning | June, 2028 |
| Beneficiary States/ UTs | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh |
KEY TECHNICAL FEATURES
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Dam Type | Concrete Gravity Dam |
| Dam Height | 65 m |
| Full Reservoir Level (FRL) | EL 1267 m |
| Gross Reservoir Storage | 3.63 MCM |
| Live Reservoir Storage | 2.47 MCM |
| Spillway | 5 radial-gated sluices + diversion-cum-spillway tunnel + ogee spillway |
| Head Race Tunnel | 13.4 km long; 8.8 m diameter |
| Upstream Surge Shaft | Restricted-orifice type; 154 m high |
| Pressure Shafts | 2 / 4; 5.2 m / 3.65 m diameter |
| Tail Race Tunnel | 3.04 km long; 9.1 m diameter |
| Powerhouse | Underground |
| Generating Units | 4 × 111 MW |
| Turbine Type | Vertical Francis |
| Rated Head | 212.46 m |
| Rated Discharge per Unit | 57.22 cumecs |
| Switchyard | 400 kV GIS |
Last Updated on 21/8/2026
