Mini Ratna PSU, THDC India Limited (THDCIL) was awarded the prestigious ‘Digital Innovation in Disaster Management (Gold Category)’ at the ETGovernment DigiTech Awards 2025 for its pioneering Digital Disaster Management System for which of the following dams of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Tehri Dam
Explanation:
• THDC India Limited (THDCIL) received the ‘Digital Innovation in Disaster Management – Gold Category’ award at the ETGovernment DigiTech Awards 2025.
• The award recognized its Digital Disaster Management System (DDMS) developed for the Tehri Dam.
• The system features predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated early warning mechanisms to mitigate disaster risks.
• The DDMS aims to enhance disaster preparedness, particularly for the millions residing downstream of the Tehri Dam.
• This initiative showcases THDCIL’s commitment to using cutting-edge digital technology in public safety and infrastructure management.
Information Booster:
• Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in India and is located in Uttarakhand.
• THDCIL is a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Bhakra Nangal Dam
• Located in Himachal Pradesh, managed by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), not related to this award.
(b) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
• Situated on the Krishna River in Telangana-Andhra Pradesh, no link to THDCIL's DDMS.
(d) Hirakud Dam
• Located in Odisha, Asia's longest earthen dam, but unrelated to the DigiTech Award 2025 received by THDCIL.