The Hirakud Dam on Mahanadi, an engineering marvel, was dedicated to the country today in the year 1957. 

The longest earthen dam in the world, it stands as an edifice of India’s engineering excellence. One of the first major multipurpose dam, it is a harbinger of water management, irrigation, flood control, food security, sustainability, economic growth and development in Odisha. As the Hirakud Dam rings its 69th birthday, sharing some pictures of it during its construction phase. Hirakud Dam over Mahanadi is not just a brick and mortar structure, it is the lifeline of Odisha! 

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