flowing. This has created resentments among many Hindus, who claim that the sanctity of the Ganges has been compromised for the generation of electricity. The officials say that when the reservoir is filled to its maximum capacity the flow of the river will again become normal. In spite of concerns and protestation, operation of the Tehri Dam continues. NTPC Limited Takeover On 21 November 2019, the Government of India approved the take over of Tehri Hyrdo Development Corporation (THDC) by NTPC Limited. References Official website of the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited, the organization in charge of the dam's construction Tehri: The Sinking Town a traveller's account of Tehri dam. Tehri Lake: Memories from Old Tehri, A Backpacker at Tehri Lake Gaur, Vinod K. and Valdiya, K. S. (1993) Earthquake Hazard and Large Dams in the Himalaya, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi, Nawani, PC et al. (2006) "TEHRI DAM PROJECT – A Geotechnical Appraisal," Geological Survey of India Bulletin: Series B, No.62, External links Tehri Hydro Power Complex on the Bhagirathi River in India Journal Power Technology and Engineering (formerly Hydrotechnical Construction), Springer, New York (Print) (Online) Vol. 34, No. 8-9 / Aug, 2000 , pp 479–484, 2 November 2004 Dams completed in 2009 Energy infrastructure completed in 2006 Dams in Uttarakhand Hydroelectric power stations in Uttarakhand India–Soviet Union relations New Tehri Pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations in India Embankment dams Dams on the Bhagirathi River 2006 establishments in Uttarakhand Renewable energy Rivers of Uttarakhand Rigvedic rivers Rivers of India Ganges Tehri Garhwal district