During the year 1975-1976 the Mangle Reservoir fed a total electrical energy of 2850.70 M. K. W. Hrs (October 1975 to May 1976) into the Northern Grid. The corresponding figures for the year 1974-1975 were 3238.60 M. K. W. Hrs. and 12.275 MAF respectively. The net benefit derived during the year 1975-1976 from power production is estimated at Rs.16.20 crore at 5 paisa per K. W. Hour. Irrigation releases made by the Mangla Reservoir form an important aspect of agricultural development. During the year 1975-1976, the Mangle Reservoir provided a net storage release of 4.10 MAP of water compared to 3.39 MAP during 19741975.