Q. When did construction of Chandil Dam in Jharkhand start?
Answer: 1995-96
Notes: Chandil Dam construction under Subarnarekha Project commenced in 1995-96. The project was conceptualized in the 1970s with a 1978 tripartite agreement among Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. Initial construction activities for the broader project began in 1982-83. The dam supports irrigation, flood control, and power generation. Water releases from Chandil Dam have been ongoing into the 2020s for regional water management.