Jammu, Jan 04 Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, accompanied by Power Secretary, Pankaj Agarwal arrived in Jammu today to review NHPC’s hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. NHPC CMD Bhupendra Gupta briefed the Minister on the progress of projects in Reasi, Ramban and Kishtwar districts during the two-day visit.
The Minister visited NHPC’s Salal Power Project in Reasi, where he reviewed ongoing works and directed officials to expedite sediment removal from the reservoir. The sediment removal operations are being carried out at the Salal Power Station on the Chenab River following the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty, aimed at improving efficiency and optimal utilisation of water resources.
During the visit, Power Minister also participated in a plantation drive at the Salal project site and held discussions with local administration and senior officials to ensure coordinated and timely execution of works.
En route to Kishtwar, the Minister conducted an aerial inspection of the 1,856 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project. In Kishtwar, he visited the Ratle Hydroelectric Project, laid the foundation stone for dam concreting works and urged the project team to complete the project in a time-bound manner.
