The Government has cleared eight hydro-electric projects in Indus basin, out of which seven projects are in UT of Ladakh and one in UT of J&K as detailed below
S No |
Name |
Location |
Capacity (MW) |
Estimated Cost ( Rs, Crore) |
Estimated Time of Completion (Months) |
|
DurbakShyok |
Ladakh |
19.00 |
272.03 |
30 |
|
Sankoo |
Ladakh |
18.50 |
260.41 |
30 |
|
Nimmu Chilling |
Ladakh |
24.00 |
522.53 |
54 |
|
Rongdo |
Ladakh |
12.00 |
123.70 |
48 |
|
MangdumSangra |
Ladakh |
19.00 |
254.16 |
30 |
|
KargilHunderman |
Ladakh |
25.00 |
489.30 |
36 |
|
Tamasha |
Ladakh |
12.00 |
147.89 |
48 |
|
Ratan Nag |
J&K |
10.50 |
315.73 |
48 |
The aforesaid seven projects in Ladakh (Sl No 1 – 7) are hydroelectric projects with no irrigation benefits. Ratan Nag project (Sl No 8) has provision of irrigation to benefit areas in Kishtwar District of UT of J&K.
The Central Electricity Authority has informed that there are thirty-seven major hydroelectric projects under construction in the entire country, as per the list enclosed.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriBishweswarTuduin a written reply in RajyaSabha today.
State-wise List of Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) under construction
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