In a major development in the harnessing of vast hydro power potential available in the Chenab Basin, the civil works package for construction of power house of 1000 MW Pakal Dul H E project has been awarded to AFCONS JAl JV and the work is scheduled to be completed in 58 months.
Construction work of approaching roads for various components of the project as well as MAT portal of the power house are already in progress. 1000 MW Pakal Dul H E project is part of the Prime Minister’s development package for J and K and its implementation will lead to overall development of the area.
CVPP is a joint venture company formed between GoJK (represented by JKSPDC), NHPC ltd. and PTC India ltd. for harnessing hydro power potential of Chenab River Basin. GoJK has already extended various concessions to the Pakal Dul H E project.
GOI has also sanctioned Rs 2500 crores sub-ordinate loan for Pakal Dul H E project, besides equity contribution of JKSPDC in the Project.
NHPC is extending technical support to the Company for tendering of the projects as well as for designing the project components besides deputing experienced manpower required for construction of the projects.