Himachal is a self-reliant state which boasts great power generation techniques. The water from natural sources like glaciers and rains are collected in the dams. These dams then act as large water storage tanks which are used for harvesting energy.
With number of Natural Lakes, Man Made Lakes and Backwaters of Dam Reservoirs offers many opportunities for water sports. These waters have become a sporting arena for a variety of fun filled activities for the professional, and the amateur.
The Regional Water Sports Centre at Pong Dam, run under the aegis of Directorate of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali, is equipped with modern facilities and equipment. Basic, intermediate and advanced courses are conducted in Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing and Water Skiing.
Pong Dam centre also conducts training in water safety and rescue operations.Water sport activities for tourists are also conducted in Gobind Sagar Lake at Bilaspur, in Chamera Lake near Dalhousie and Pandoh Lake on the Mandi-Manali highway. For the experienced campaigners, rowing and kayaking regattas are organized at Pong Dam and Gobind Sagar Lake.
The water from these hydroelectric dams is used to generate power which is used for consumption, irrigation, industrial use, aquaculture and navigability. Himachal not only supplies electricity within the state but it also provides it to the neighboring cities.
