J&K aims to double hydro power generation, only 23.81 per cent of potential harnessed so far
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J&K aims to double hydro power generation, only 23.81 per cent of potential harnessed so far

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government is aiming to double its hydel power generation capacity, as only 23.81per cent of its identified potential has been harnessed so far, according to the Economic Survey Report 2024-25, which was laid in the Assembly today by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. J&K has an estimated hydro power potential of 18,000 MW, of which 14,867 MW has been identified. NHPC manages six projects in J&K with a total installed capacity of 2,250 MW, while JKPDC oversees 13 projects with a capacity of 1,197.40 MW. In total, there are 31 hydro power projects in the Union Territory with an installed capacity of 3,540.15 MW.

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