Sawalkot Hydro Electric Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: Times Now
The Sawalkot project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Initially conceptualised in 1984, it had remained shelved due to objections under the Indus Water Treaty. Following the suspension of the treaty, India has floated tenders for its construction. The project is overseen by the National Hydroelectric Power Corp
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times Now
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sawalkot project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Initially conceptualised in 1984, it had remained shelved due to objections under the Indus Water Treaty. Following the suspension of the treaty, India has floated tenders for its construction. The project is overseen by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) with a sanctioned expenditure of Rs 209 crore and a targeted completion timeline of 113 months. It is expected to generate 7,994.73 million units of energy annually, supporting the northern grid and regional industrial growth. It is part of a broader plan to construct seven hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a total capacity of 5,388 MW. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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