HISTORY OF RANJIT SAGAR DAM
Studies that scrutinized the feasibility of the project erection, the success of the dam started in 1953 and continued till 1980 when it was concluded that the erection of the dam would be a success and would benefit all those that are involved. The erection of the dam was steeped in controversy as similar to all the dam erections. The erection of the dam would cause unconceivable losses to the local areas due to land acquisition by the government. There is a fight between the government of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab over their claim over the River Ravi, which ran through both the states and had to be split equally.
The issue was solved when the Government of India decided to erect a barrage that would allow both states to enjoy equal rights over the dam and the electricity which is generated by the dam. Barrages would help to irrigate the districts of Kathua and Samba of Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of Punjab also agreed with the Government of India and shares the electricity that is produced by the Ranjit Sagar Dam. Despite all the issues, finally, the dam was erected and now-a-day, Ranjit Sagar Dam is the most beautiful dam in the country.
Another captivating thing about the Ranjit Sagar Dam is that, in Basohli, a Water Sports Academy was announced which is around 56 kilometers away from Pathankot. In North India, it is the first kind of academy that was set up for encouraging water sports like water polo, swimming, synchronized swimming, rowing, etc. Mr. K K Sharma, Mr. K Vijay Kumar, and Mr. K Skandan (advisors to the Jammu and Kashmir Governor) paid a visit to the Ranjit Sagar Dam to analyze and inspect the quality of the visitor facilities at the dam and also inspect the progress of erection of Water Sports Academy. In the erection of this academy around 3 crore rupees have been reserved. The erection of this academy would increase the attraction of the tourists and also increase the economy of the area.
The higher level of water in Ranjit Sagar Dam is around 520.43 meters. This is all thanks to the Irrigation Department of the Government of Punjab and the efforts of PSPCI. It is said by the official that the level of water in 2019 of Ranjit Sagar Dam was around 495.65 meters.
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