Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: ETV Bharat
The Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project is a 540-megawatt hydroelectric power project on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The project plans to increase the height of the dam to enhance water storage capacity and control downstream flow, enabled by the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ETV Bharat
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project is a 540-megawatt hydroelectric power project on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The project plans to increase the height of the dam to enhance water storage capacity and control downstream flow, enabled by the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
City | Kishtwar |
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Source | ETV Bharat |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-06-16 |
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