NHPC plans 45 MW Nimoo-Bazgo hydro electric project at Leh in Jammu

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Category: Jammu Kashmir Hydel Projects

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation is setting up the 45 MW hydro electric project at Alchi-Bazgo village in Nimoo plateau in Leh district of Jammu(434 kms from Srinagar, capital of the state)The hydro electric project will consist of 3 x 15 MW turbine will harness river Indus in Leh district. The project involves construction of 57 meter high concrete gravity dam and 3 penstock of 3.3 meter dia and will use vertical shaft Francis turbine with 91% efficiency. The project is expected to be commissioned by August 2010