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

Ratle Hydro Electric to upgrade its Chenab project

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Category: Jammu Kashmir Hydel Projects

Ratle Hydro Electric Power Projects Pvt Ltd, a GVK group company is planning to increase the capacity of its upcoming project across Chenab in Kishwar district in Jammu & Kashmir. The project has availed environmental clearance to increase the capacity from 650 MW to 870 MW after asking the company to submit a report on muck generation. The project is likely to go operational by 2017 and 15% of power generated will be supplied to J&K government free of charge. The capacity of the project was revised due to increased water flow data series approved by Central Water Commission

NHPC plans 520 MW Kwar Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar district

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Category: Jammu Kashmir Hydel Projects

NHPC Ltd is planning to set up the 520 MW Kwar Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir. The project involves construction of 109 meter high concrete dam across Chenab river, an underground power house. Land required for the project is around 326 ha and is still in planning stage and has received clearances for pre-construction activities