Manohar Lal reviews NHPC hydroelectric projects in J&K

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, on Sunday, reviewed the working of the NHPC-run hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Union Minister was accompanied by Secretary (Power), Pankaj Agarwal. On his arrival, CMD, NHPC Bhupendra Gupta, briefed the Minister on the progress of various NHPC Hydroelectric projects located in Jammu & Kashmir.

During his two-day-long visit, the Union Minister is scheduled to carry out a physical inspection of projects located in Reasi, Ramban and Kishtwar districts. On Sunday, the Union Minister first of all inspected NHPC’s Salal Power Project, where he was apprised of the ongoing works. He directed NHPC to expedite the sediment removal operations of the Salal reservoir. The Salal Power Station, located on the Chenab River in Reasi district, is undertaking sediment removal works following the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).  During the visit to the Salal Power Station, the Minister also held discussions with the local administration and senior officials of various concerned departments to ensure coordinated efforts for the timely execution of works.

En route to Kishtwar, Manohar Lal conducted an aerial inspection of the Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project (1,856 MW).

Upon arrival in Kishtwar, he visited the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project, where he laid the foundation stone for the dam concreting works and encouraged the project team to complete the works in a time-bound manner.