NAGARJUNA SAGAR DAM ,NAGARJUNA SAGAR, ANDHRA PRADESH

• The foundation stone of the Dam was laid by the late Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India on 10.12.1955.

                                 

•  The Nandikonda Project was renamed as Nagarjunasagar Project under the inspiring name of the great Buddhist Savant, Acharaya Nagarjuna and construction commenced from the year 1956.

                                             

• Dam construction was completed in the year 1969 and water was first let out partially in the canals during the year 1967. Erection of gates on spillway was completed during the year 1974.