The multi-purpose project, Bhakra Dam has been given Best Maintained Project (Functional for more than 50 years) by the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP).
Keeping in view the outstanding maintenance and operation of the Project and its service to the nation, CBIP gave the award based on recommendations of the high level jury.
Bhakra Dam was selected due to its robust health, ensured by rigorously following detailed documented maintenance schedules, round the clock vigil and by using latest technology and material for its upkeep and repairs.
Dedicated to the nation on 22 October, 1963, the dam is continuously supplying around 16,000 million cubic metre of water and 6500 million units of energy annually to its partner States for meeting their Irrigation, Power and Drinking water requirements for more than 54 years.
D.K. Sharma, Chairman, BBMB has also been given national level award for "CBIP Special Recognition Award for Exceptional Leadership and Contribution to the Indian Water and Power Sectors".
Both the awards were received by the BBMB Chairman from Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt. of India in New Delhi.