Explanation: Balimela Dam is a joint project of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Governments and the inflow into Balimela Reservoir is shared between the two states.

• The Balimela Reservoir is located in Malkangiri district, Odisha, India on the river Sileru which is a tributary of the Godavari River.
• The gross storage capacity of Balimela reservoir is 3610 million cubic meters.
• Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Odisha states entered into agreements to construct Balimela dam as a joint project and share the Sileru river waters available equally at Balimela dam site.
• Odisha developed the 360 MW power house by diverting the Balimela waters to the Potteru sub-river basin.

Source: The Hindu