The Hirakud Dam Project is an ambitious project of Odisha. The dam has been built on the Mahanadi River at Hirakud. It is one of the longest dams in the world. The whole of Mahanadi area is benefitted by this Project.

The areas served by the Hirakud Project are very rich in minerals, like iron ore, bauxite, manganese, graphite, chromite, mica and several other useful minerals, which require large supply of hydro-electricity. The Hirakud Project provides the required power to the areas and helps their economic growth. It provides power to these areas and helps in economic growth.