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11-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Indus treaty paused, India speeds up Chenab dam project, says report; Pakistan to face heat
Amid the growing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Indus Water Treaty, reports are emerging that India is seeking a loan of Rs 3,119 crore to expedite the construction of the Kwar Dam under the Chenab Dam Project. read more Water flows on the banks of Chenab River with the Baglihar hydroelectric project in the background, about 155 km northwest of Jammu. India is conducting a feasibility study to construct a 113 km-long canal to redirect surplus flow from the three western rivers of the Indus water system to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. File photo/Reuters The Indian government is seeking a loan of Rs 3,119 crore to expedite the construction of the Kwar Dam, a significant greenfield storage project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, CNN-News18 reported. The move comes in the wake of India's decision to pause the Indus Water Treaty, raising concerns in Pakistan about the potential impact on downstream water flows. The treaty was put in abeyance following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in April, when Pakistan-backed gunmen ambushed tourists at a popular meadow in the Valley. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Twenty-six people were killed, 26 of them being tourists, as terrorists selected their victims after ascertaining their religious identity. This happened days after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir gave a hate speech at a gathering in Pakistan, saying Hindus and Muslims were two nations which could not live peacefully together. Hindus are a significant minority community in Pakistan, forming over two per cent of its population. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam was seen in the context of Munir's hate speech. The bilateral relations between India and Pakistan have worsened since then, with the two countries engaging in a four-day military clash in May after Indian forces hit some 9-12 terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, which retaliated with attacks on Indian border cities and military installations. India responded with significant force, inflicting serious damage to Pakistan's air defence systems and other military installations, leading Islamabad to seek a ceasefire. India had already suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of the early 1960s, which had survived three wars — 1965, 1971 and 1999. It is against this backdrop, India's decision to speed up the Kwar hydroelectric project gains significance. The project is being executed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), a joint venture between NHPC Limited and the Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited. The CVPPL has approached several financial institutions and banks to secure the most competitive interest rates for a Rs 3,119 crore term loan, which will partly finance the 540 MW project. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 4,526 crore, according to information obtained by CNN-News18. A major milestone for the project was achieved in January 2024, when the diversion of the Chenab River was successfully completed. This critical step has enabled the commencement of the main dam works, which are currently underway. Notably, excavation of the 609-metre-long main access tunnel has also begun, marking significant progress on multiple fronts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Kwar project, situated approximately 28 kilometres from Kishtwar town, involves the construction of a 109-metre-high concrete gravity dam. Once operational, it is expected to generate 1,975 million units (MU) of electricity annually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in April 2022. The government is making concerted efforts to ensure the timely completion of key milestones, aiming for the project's completion by 2027. The successful commissioning of the Kwar hydro-electric project is likely to boost energy availability in the region and accelerate industrial growth both in Jammu & Kashmir.
India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
J&K Chief Secretary orders expedition in 2 hydro projects amid Pak's objections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the sites of two major hydroelectric power projects - Rattle and Dul Hasti - in Kishtwar district and directed officials to expedite the construction and resolve operational comes as Pakistan has raised objections to Rattle and Dul Hasti projects on several occasions, citing concerns over water flow and compliance with the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been suspended by India in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror India maintains that the projects adhere to the treaty's guidelines and are crucial for the region's energy security and economic development. The Chief Secretary conducted a detailed review of the 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and the 390 MW Dul Hasti hydroelectric power and Kashmir's Information and PR Department shared a glimpse of the visit on X. "Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo visited Rattle (850 MW) and Dul Hasti (390 MW) hydroelectric projects to review progress and operations. Emphasised on timely completion, quality standards and resolving bottlenecks. Held review meet with NHPC, CVPPL and district officials." At the Rattle project site in Drabshalla Block, Dulloo was briefed on the project's progress. He inspected critical infrastructure, including the power intake structure, coffer dam, underground powerhouse complex, and the tail-raised Chief Secretary instructed project authorities to intensify efforts for timely completion while upholding quality standards and addressing key operational the Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station, Dulloo assessed the plant's operational status and held interactions with on-site officials. He urged performance enhancement and resolution of pending concerns. A high-level meeting with representatives from NHPC, CVPPL and HOPs of all Kishtwar-based power projects followed the site addition to the ongoing Rattle and Dul Hasti projects, two more hydropower plants are also under development on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, positioning the region as a future powerhouse of clean Chief Secretary was accompanied by senior officials, including Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department H Rajesh Prasad and Managing Director of JKPDCL, Rahul May 14, the Chief Secretary confirmed that the Jammu and Kashmir government was actively assessing damage and fast-tracking relief measures in the border areas affected by recent shelling from Pakistani forces. Efforts to expand safety infrastructure, including the construction of additional bunkers, were also ANI inputsMust Watch
