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Galogi Power Plant (2x.5+2x1=3MW) 

The Galogi Hydropower station is one of the oldest running power house in the country and therefore, a part of Indian national heritage. It is located on River Bhatta and Kiyarkurli near Mussoorie about 22 km from Dehradun. It has 2 machines (Pelton) of 0.5 MW(800HP) each installed in 1907 & 2 machines of 1 MW(1600HP) each installed in 1933 manufactured by Boving & Co.,London.1MW units are marked as units 1&2 and the 0.5 MW ones as unit 3 &4. Power house building is surface type, Gross head available is 285m & Design Discharge 1.36 cumecs.

UJVNL proposes to carry out the M&U of the power station which is estimated to cost Rs. 12.28 crore. The major M&U works proposed are:- 

•          Refurbishment of existing generating units

•          Replacement of penstock and associated civil works.

MNES, Government of India has revised its incentive schemes to take into account development of SHP projects up to 25 MW & commissioned seven years prior to the date of the request of the proposal submitted to the MNES.The existing equipment/works of Galogi SHP are in poor condition and need repair, retroffing and replacement are required so as to enable harnessing of the water power potential. The RMU of this project will contribute to

·         Utilization of water power potential and providing environ-friendly electricity to the nearby area.

·         Help meeting power requirement of the concerned power supply system.

·         Promoting tourism in the valley.

·         Preserving heritage related to early years of the last century.

The M&U works would increase the generation to 12 MU besides enhancing the life of plant and the works are expected to be completed by 2009-10.