The Union Territory government has set a goal of doubling power generation in the next three years by investing Rs 34,000 crore in power project development, with the goal of turning Jammu and Kashmir into a hydropower generation surplus.
J&K plans to increase its current hydropower generation capacity of 3500 MW over the next three years, according to an official document obtained by Greater Kashmir.
In this regard, five mega hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 4134 MW have been accepted for execution in collaboration with NHPC: Ratle (824 MW), Kirthai-II (930 MW), Sawalakote (1856 MW), Dulhasti-Stage II (258 MW), and Uri-I Stage-II (240 MW). These projects are expected to cost Rs 34882 crore when completed, and J&K will have a surplus of power.
