Archive · 9 Dec 2025
J&K MP alleges hydro project violations
A member of parliament from Jammu and Kashmir, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, spoke in the Rajya Sabha about hydro-power projects in his region.
He said that the companies building these projects are not hiring local people as they promised.
He also mentioned that people who speak up about this are facing police complaints.
He wants the government to look into these issues.
These projects are important because they provide electricity to Jammu and Kashmir.
The MP named four specific projects on the Chenab River: Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru, and Kwar.
He believes an inquiry is needed to solve these problems.
J&K MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo alleged hydro-power project developers are violating local employment agreements.
He raised concerns about improper rehabilitation of displaced people and police complaints against speakers.
Four hydro projects on the Chenab River were mentioned: Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru, and Kwar.
Kichloo demanded an inquiry into the violations by a special committee.
Hydropower is the primary source of electricity for Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- J&K National Conference MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo
- What
- Alleged violations by hydro-power project developers in Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight violations of local employment obligations and agreements
- MP
- Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Projects
- Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru, Kwar
- Developer
- NHPC, JKPDC
- Issue
- Local employment violations
- Demand
- Inquiry into violations
- Source
- PTI