The multipurpose project joint for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is called the Tungabhadra project. What is the name of the reservoir created by this dam?
Pampasagara
Irrigation and generation of hydroelectric power are the main objectives of this project. It is established jointly by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This dam is built across Tungabhadra River at Mallapur near Hospet in Bellary district. It provides hydro-electric power and irrigation facility to 5.5 lakh hectares in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The reservoir is called'Pampasagara'.