Sawalkot Hydropower Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: Zee News
The Sawalkot hydropower project is a long-stalled 1,856 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project located near the village of Sidhra in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. It aims to harness the natural flow of the Chenab river to generate electricity and is considered a significant infrastructure project for energy independence in the region. The project was conceptualized in the 1980s but faced de
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Zee News
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sawalkot hydropower project is a long-stalled 1,856 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project located near the village of Sidhra in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. It aims to harness the natural flow of the Chenab river to generate electricity and is considered a significant infrastructure project for energy independence in the region. The project was conceptualized in the 1980s but faced delays due to bureaucratic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges. Work has now resumed with international tenders floated for design and engineering work, marking a strategic shift in India's water policy. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
City | Ramban |
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Source | Zee News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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