J&K Power Development Corp to set up Kirthai 240 MW hydro electric project

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Category: Jammu Kashmir Hydel Projects

J & K Power Development Corp is planning to set up Kirthai (Stage I) 240 MW hydro electric project across Chenab river in Gulabgarh villages in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir. The project involves setting up of 122 meter high concrete dam across Chenab river, an underground power house to house 4x60 MW with an investment of Rs. 15000 million. An auxiliary powerhouse of 10 MW is also proposed with a design discharge of 9.5 cumec on the right bank of the river