Ranjit Sagar Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Punjab, India
Source: Tribune India
The Ranjit Sagar Dam, earlier known as the Thein Dam, is a joint project between Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. As per a bilateral agreement signed in 1979, Jammu & Kashmir is to pay 10% of the total cost attributable to the irrigation portion of the project to Punjab. The total project cost is Rs 5,755.54 crore, with the irrigation component costing Rs 656.13 crore. Punjab is seeking Rs 301.02 crore
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tribune India
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Ranjit Sagar Dam, earlier known as the Thein Dam, is a joint project between Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. As per a bilateral agreement signed in 1979, Jammu & Kashmir is to pay 10% of the total cost attributable to the irrigation portion of the project to Punjab. The total project cost is Rs 5,755.54 crore, with the irrigation component costing Rs 656.13 crore. Punjab is seeking Rs 301.02 crore as J&K's share, including interest on unpaid dues till February 28, 2026. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | India |
State | Punjab |
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Source | Tribune India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-15 |
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