Archive · 31 Jul 2025
India Floats Tenders for J&K Hydro Project Post-Treaty Pause
India is planning to build a big electricity-making project called Sawalkote Hydro Project in Jammu and Kashmir.
It will be located on the Chenab River and generate a large amount of power.
India has suspended an agreement with Pakistan about sharing water before starting the project.
The project has been planned for a long time and faced several delays.
It will produce a lot of electricity each year and will require relocating people from nearby villages.
India is inviting tenders for the Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
The 1,856 MW project is planned near Ramban district's Sidhu village.
The project follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
The project was conceived in the 1960s but faced delays due to various challenges.
The project aims to generate around 8,000 million units of electricity annually.
- Who
- The NHPC is involved in the project.
- What
- India is inviting tenders for the Sawalkote Hydro Project in Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Where
- On the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- India is moving ahead with the project after suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
India's Stance
Pakistan's Potential Concerns
Treaty Suspension and Energy Independence
India's Stance
India is moving forward with the project to assert control over its resources and reduce reliance on Pakistan.
Pakistan's Potential Concerns
Pakistan's potential water and energy concerns
- Project Name
- Sawalkote Hydro Project
- Capacity
- 1,856 MW
- Location
- Chenab River, Jammu and Kashmir
- Tender Value
- Rs 200 crore
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 22,000 crore (current)
Sources
India Pushes Ahead with Mega 1856 MW Chenab Hydro Project Amid Indus Waters Treaty Freeze
'Watershed' Moment: India Pushes 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project Plan After Indus Treaty Freeze
India Plans Biggest Hydro Project In J&K, Months After Indus Treaty Suspension
