Teesta-III largest hydel project in Joint sector

While Sikkim and parts of North wait with  bated breath for completion of Teesta-III hydel project, here are some of its interesting aspects:

• Teesta Stage III is the largest HE Project under construction in Joint Sector in the country.
• Best and most unique HE Project with high head of 800 m against short HRT length of 13.3 km.
• Best studied and investigated project in the country by agencies like CWC/CEA, GSI, NHPC and TUL.
• Most dependable hydrology with data of over 30 years period for arriving at the dependable flow.
• Environment friendly project – Major project components underground, minimum impact on environment.
• Despite the size of the project no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues leading to no local/ R & R issues.
• Sikkim is politically most stable, peaceful and investor friendly state.
• Govt. of Sikkim has 26% Equity resulting in pro-active attitude of the Government and smooth implementation of the Project.
• Local people are pro-development leading to smooth implementation of the project.
• Less implementation time as most of the infrastructure works are in place 

(Source Teesta Urja Limited)