Gobind Sagar Lake

SEO Title: Gobind Sagar Lake: Location, Bhakra Dam, Sutlej River and Important Facts

Category: Geography | Environment | Rivers & Lakes

UPSC Notes

Gobind Sagar is a major reservoir in Himachal Pradesh, created by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River.

Key Pointers

  • Located in Himachal Pradesh.

  • Created by the Bhakra Dam.

  • Associated with the Sutlej River.

  • Named after Guru Gobind Singh.

  • Bhakra-Nangal Project is an important multipurpose river valley project.

  • Uses include:

    • Irrigation

    • Hydroelectric power

    • Water storage

    • Fisheries

  • Important for understanding the Indus river system.

  • The Sutlej is one of the major tributaries of the Indus.

Prelims Focus: Gobind Sagar → Bhakra Dam → Sutlej → Indus basin.