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Why is Odisha's Jalaput Dam an engineering marvel? | The Hindu

The Jalaput dam is located on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. It is one of the oldest power projects of India. The Jalaput dam was built without reinforced concrete, a standard norm in all modern construction. It was built with random rubble masonry in cement mortar. The seepage from the dam is almost nil, making it an engineering marvel of the pre-Independence era. The dam has managed to survive for seven decades beating the expectations of engineers about its life. Read more here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/... Reporting: Satyasundar Barik Videos & Photos: Biswaranjan Rout & Special Arrangement Voiceover & Production: Abhinaya Sriram Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu