In which of the following year did the Hathnikund barrage become functional?

Option 1 : 2000

The correct answer is 2000.

• Hathni Kund is located in the Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana.
• It is built on a raised plinth overlooking the Yamuna River.
• The river flows into the plains of Haryana after crossing over the last lap of the Himalayan foothills at Paonta Sahib.
• It was constructed between October 1996 and June 1999 for the purpose of irrigation.
• The barrage diverts water into the Western and Eastern Yamuna Canals.
• The waters of the western Yamuna Canal were collected in the Tajewala Barrage, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Hathni Kund, but this function is now provided by the newer Hathni Kund Barrage.
• Hathni Kund is close to the Sal Forest reserve of Kalesar National Park.
• The rapids near Hathni Kund are of medium intensity and popular with rafters.

• Yamuna River is a major river in northern India that flows primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states.
• Yamuna river's source is Yamunotri and its total length is 1376 Km.
• It flows through the cities of Yamuna Nagar, Delhi, Agra, Prayagraj, Mathura, Noida, Etawah, Firozabad, Baghpat, Kalpi, and Hamirpur.
• Yamuna river joins the Ganga river at Triveni Sangam (Prayagraj).