1949 Tehri dam conceived 1961 Tehri chosen as a tentative site for the dam 1972 Planning Commission gives its nod to the dam 1978 Actual construction of the dam begins
following loud protests from various corners against closing of tunnels on the Bhagirathi river, the Tehri dam committee has recommended a comprehensive study to find out if the Ganga holds
The beginning of submergence of Tehri also marked the drowning of anti dam sentiments. Any strong protest was conspicuous by its absence. Does this signal the end of the three decade old movement?
1949: Dam conceived 1961: Tehri chosen as tentative site 1967 to 1972: Sporadic protests begin 1972: Planning Commission go-ahead 1978: Construction begins under police
