The preliminary works commenced in 1946 while construction started in 1948. Bhakra Dam, which was called “New Temple of Resurgent India” by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, has a ...
This award was presented to the Bhakra Dam Chief Engineer by Raj Bhushan Chaudhary, Minister of State for Jal Shakti The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2 ...