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Shivanasamudra, Karnataka, India
Sub Place Details: The Shivanasamudra Hydro-Electric Power Station is a monument to human ingenuity and a historic landmark that changed the industrial landscape of South India forever. Established in 1902, it holds the prestigious title of being the first major hydroelectric generating station in a ll of Asia. The project was born out of a desperate need for consistent energy at the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), which were then among the deepest mines in the world. The idea was first proposed in 1898 by the visionary Alain Chartier Joly de Lotbiniere, a French engineer working for the British government, and was passionately supported by the Dewan of Mysore, Sir K. Seshadri Iyer. The station harnessed the mighty force of the Kaveri River at the Shivanasamudra Falls, specifically utilizing the 90-meter drop to generate electricity that was then transmitted over a distance of 147 kilometers to the mines—at the time, the longest power transmission line in the world. This feat of engineering not only powered the gold mines but also paved the way for the electrification of Bangalore in 1905, making it the first city in India to have electric streetlights. Even today, over a century later, the station remains operational under the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), maintaining its status as a living museum of colonial-era technology. Visitors can see the heritage structures, the old machinery, and the unique winch system that still transports personnel and equipment down the steep gorge to the power house. The site is not just a power plant but a symbol of the progress of Karnataka and a testament to the early adoption of renewable energy in the Indian subcontinent. It represents a bridge between the late Victorian era industrial spirit and modern sustainable practices, drawing historians, engineers, and curious travelers who wish to witness the roots of India's power grid. :
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