RANJIT SAGAR DAM (THEIN DAM)

Current Context : Indian Army evacuated CRPF personnel and civilians after heavy discharge from Ranjit Sagar Dam caused floods near Madhopur Headworks.

 ABOUT RANJIT SAGAR DAM

• Also Known As: Thein Dam
• Location: Near Pathankot, Punjab–Jammu & Kashmir border.
• River: Built on the Ravi River.
• Purpose: Provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to Punjab and neighbouring states.