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Detailed explanation-1: -It will be India’s first geothermal energy project and also the world’s highest at 14, 000ft. ONGC has started drilling its first well for the project and encountered high-pressure steam at 100 degrees Celsius with a discharge rate of 100 tonne geothermal energy per hour, considered as a good sign for the project.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ladakh is all set to get India’s firstgeothermal power project soon to tap the potential of natural geysers dottingthe Puga area, 170 km east of Leh and in Changthang plains.

Detailed explanation-3: -To find the first geothermal power plant in the world you have to go to Tuscany, Italy in the early twentieth century. The creation of the first geothermal power plant was thanks to Prince Piero Ginori Conti of Trevignano.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct is answer is Puga village. India’s first geothermal power project will be established at Puga village of eastern Ladakh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Published: Friday 31 August 2001. india’s first geothermal minor hydel power plant tapping energy from natural hot water springs would be soon installed in Tatapani village of Chattisgarh.