Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: Greater Kashmir
The Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project is a 1,000-megawatt hydroelectric power plant being constructed on the Marusudar River, a tributary of the Chenab River, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Initiated in 2018, the project includes two Head Race Tunnels each 7.35 km long, constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines. As of May 2025, 66% of the work has been completed, with commissioning slated f
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel
- Location
- Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Greater Kashmir
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project is a 1,000-megawatt hydroelectric power plant being constructed on the Marusudar River, a tributary of the Chenab River, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Initiated in 2018, the project includes two Head Race Tunnels each 7.35 km long, constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines. As of May 2025, 66% of the work has been completed, with commissioning slated for 2026. The project is a joint venture between NHPC Ltd. and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation and is designated as a Project of National Importance to strengthen regional energy security and contribute to India's renewable energy targets. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
City | Kishtwar |
Source
Source | Greater Kashmir |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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