Four power projs operational on Chenab, 7 more proposed: Dy CM

Dy CM discusses security, development with Rajanth, Jaitley, Gadkari
Dy CM discusses security, development with Rajanth, Jaitley, Gadkari

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh today said there are four power projects operational on river Chenab, while seven more have been proposed to be constructed on the river.

Replying to the discussion held on power infrastructure raised by NC MLC Sajad Ahmad Kichloo in the Legislative Council today, the Deputy CM said there are four power projects with 1,680 MW cumulative capacity operational on river Chenab and seven more projects having a total capacity of 5,388 MW have been proposed to be constructed on the river flowing through Chenab Valley comprising Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban districts.

He said that a comprehensive Relief and Rehabilitation (RR) policy has been formulated for the affected people of three power projects of Pakal Dul, Kiru and Kawar in Kishtwar district. (AGENCIES)

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