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2 days ago
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Indus Waters Treaty: India plans more water storage in future J&K hydro projects, says govt
India is looking to increase water storage in new hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir that are still in the planning stage, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday. However, he clarified that no changes will be made to projects already under development. read more Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday said India plans to increase water storage for new hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir that are still in the early stages. However, there will be no changes to projects already under development. Speaking to the media, he said, 'As far as the Indus Waters Treaty is concerned, no changes will be made to ongoing projects since their technical details are already finalised. But for projects still in the planning stage, we can consider more water storage and power generation.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The move comes after the government put the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan on hold following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The treaty limits water storage in hydro projects along the Indus river basin. Now, India is expected to allow greater storage for new projects. Currently, four hydro projects in Jammu and Kashmir have received approval from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), but construction on them has not yet started. These include the New Ganderbal (93 MW) project on the Sindh Nallah, Kirthai-II (930 MW) and Sawalkot (1,856 MW) on the Chenab, and Uri-I Stage-II (240 MW) on the Jhelum. As of April, all are designed as run-of-the-river projects, with three allowing only limited water storage.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Indus treaty: More storage for projects in first stages, no change in others, says Govt
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said Tuesday that India will plan more water storage for hydro projects in J&K that are still in the initial stages, but no changes will be made for projects already in the pipeline. At a media briefing, the Minister said, 'Where Indus Waters Treaty is concerned, no changes will be made for projects that are in the pipeline, because the technical details have been finalised. There are some projects that are in the initial stages, for which we can plan more water storage and electricity generation.' Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the government put in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, which restricts hydroelectric projects in the Indus river basin from including any significant water storage capacity. Now, the government is likely to increase storage capacity for new projects. Currently, there are four hydro projects in J&K that have been concurred by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the country's apex power planning body, but are yet to be taken up for construction. These include New Ganderbal (93 MW) on the Sindh Nallah, Kirthai-II (930 MW) and Sawalkot (1,856 MW) on the Chenab, and Uri-I Stage-II (240 MW) on the Jhelum. As of April, all these projects are planned as run-of-the-river, with three including limited pondage capacity. The CEA is also exploring the Bursar storage-based hydro project (800 MW) on the Marusudar river, a tributary of the Chenab, which is currently under the survey and investigation (S&I) stage. Two more run-of-the-river projects – Dulhasti Stage-II (260 MW) and Kirthai I (390 MW) – are also under examination. According to the CEA, J&K has a balance potential of nine more hydro projects, with a cumulative capacity of 1,088 MW. Out of these, two are planned with storage – Gangbal (48 MW) and Wardwan Bursar (255 MW) – and the remaining are all run-of-the-river projects. Earlier, The Indian Express had reported that the Centre was looking to fast-track four hydroelectric projects on the Chenab – Pakal Dul (1,000 MW), Ratle (850 MW), Kiru (624 MW), and Kwar (540 MW). Pakal Dul is the first storage-based hydro project being built in J&K. Once completed, it will have a live storage capacity of nearly 109 million cubic metres (mcm) and is expected to be commissioned by September 2026, according to the CEA. At the briefing, Manohar Lal also said the country's power sector faced cyberattacks in 'large numbers' during Operation Sindoor, all of which were countered by installed firewalls. 'During Operation Sindoor, (power sector) systems were attacked in large numbers. However, we countered each attack, hence there were no losses.' Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said heavy malicious traffic was detected and addressed by firewalls. The Minister said, 'Cybersecurity is being strengthened for all projects, be it generation, transmission or distribution. Even imported items used in projects are being scrutinised, because anyone can attempt cyberattacks.' Aggam Walia is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, reporting on power, renewables, and mining. His work unpacks intricate ties between corporations, government, and policy, often relying on documents sourced via the RTI Act. Off the beat, he enjoys running through Delhi's parks and forests, walking to places, and cooking pasta. ... Read More
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre fast-tracks J&K, Ladakh hydel projects as Indus Waters Treaty put on hold
At a high-level meeting called by the Centre last week, stakeholder ministries and agencies were told to reduce timelines and fast track completion schedules for under-construction and planned hydel projects in J&K and Ladakh, as the Indus Waters Treaty has been put in abeyance. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief and Italian FM, discusses economic issues; no mention of Pakistan The Centre is also discussing incentives for under-exploration hydel projects to make them economically viable and competitively priced, senior government officials told ET. The plan is to shave off 3-4 months from the completion schedules of under-construction projects, even as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), along with implementing agencies, has been told to shortlist hydel projects that can be expedited, ET has learnt. Nearly 10 new projects are on its short list and under close study. Five have already been approved. The 240 MW Uri-1 stage-II hydel project is set for tendering in a week, ET has learnt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wife won't let go of dog, husband finds out why and calls police - watch! Happy in Shape Uri-1 Stage II An expansion of the existing project on river Jhelum, that aims to capitalise on the availability of diverted water from the Kishanganga river , is ready for the tendering stage from this week. The project got environmental clearance two months ago from the environment ministry's expert panel and is being expedited. The others that have received CEA approvals are: New Ganderbal project on Sindh Nallah, Kirthai-II off Kishtwar on Chenab river as is Sawalkote in Ramban and Undhampur districts. All four along with Uri-1, Stage II are expected to add up to 3,100 MW power supply, officials in the know told ET. Live Events However, they still need various governmental clearances at central and state levels. Accordingly, instructions have gone out to various central ministries and J&K departments to expedite approvals on a priority basis. The meeting also considered options related to economic viability of projects, given the tough terrain and security concerns that have impacted some of them. The options are: Prioritising fund flow to implementation agencies like National Hydroelectric Power Corporation and J&K Power Development Corporation, soft loan mechanisms, water cess waiver and free power supply during construction. CEA has also been asked to examine the feasibility of new projects. Nearly 10 such projects are on CEA's shortlist. Some of of them are: Bichlari and Barinium/Shaus in Doda, Chandanwari Laripora in Anantnag, Lower Kalnai and Wardwan Bursar in Kishtwar, Ans-1 in Reasi, Gangbal in Ganderbal and Kishanganga-II in Bandipora. These could generate another 1,000 MW of power. The Centre has told agencies to look at the possibilities of water diversion from Chenab to Ravi systems and a study is set to be instituted, it is learnt. It is expected that a 3-4 month timeline cut will be attempted at Pakal Dul, Kiru, Parnai and Kwar projects.
