Salal Diversion-cum-Sediment Bypass Tunnel Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Salal, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: News18
The Salal Diversion-cum-Sediment Bypass Tunnel Project aims to restore sediment management capability at the Salal Dam by constructing a diversion-cum-sediment bypass tunnel. This tunnel will help divert water when required and flush accumulated sediment from the reservoir, improving storage capacity and turbine efficiency. The project modernizes the dam's sediment management and addresses long-st
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel
- Location
- Salal, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- News18
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Salal Diversion-cum-Sediment Bypass Tunnel Project aims to restore sediment management capability at the Salal Dam by constructing a diversion-cum-sediment bypass tunnel. This tunnel will help divert water when required and flush accumulated sediment from the reservoir, improving storage capacity and turbine efficiency. The project modernizes the dam's sediment management and addresses long-standing operational limitations. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
City | Salal |
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Source | News18 |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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