Foundation stone was laid by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Mr. Moraji Desai on 9th April 1978 at Mukhiguda in the district of Kalahandi.
Administrative approval was accorded by the Govt. of odisha vide Irrigation Department letter No. 25884 dt. 23.07.1979 for 208.15 Crores.
The Project was dedicated to the people on 08.12.2001 by the Hon’ble Union Power Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu.