Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India
Source: Kashmir Observer
The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project is a hydroelectric facility on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Originally conceived in the 1960s, it is planned to have a capacity of 1,856 megawatts with nine turbines and an underground power station. The reservoir will store over 500 million cubic meters of water. The project aims to produce nearly 8,000 million units of electricity annual
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Residential, Commercial
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Kashmir Observer
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project is a hydroelectric facility on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Originally conceived in the 1960s, it is planned to have a capacity of 1,856 megawatts with nine turbines and an underground power station. The reservoir will store over 500 million cubic meters of water. The project aims to produce nearly 8,000 million units of electricity annually, enough to power millions of homes across the northern grid. It has faced delays due to environmental concerns, legal petitions, and seismic risks but has recently moved to the tender stage for planning, design, and engineering. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Jammu and Kashmir |
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Source | Kashmir Observer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Residential, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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