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India is advancing four major hydropower and reservoir projects in Jammu & Kashmir after the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan was suspended. The projects-930 MW Kirthai, 240 MW Uri-II Stage II, 2130 MW Dulhasti Stage II, and the Tulbul navigation project-aim to increase storage and power generation on the Chenab and Jhelum rivers. Developed by NHPC and JKSPDC, the initiatives involve design changes, civil works tenders, and feasibility studies. Estimated costs range between INR 8,000 crore and INR 28,000 crore. These projects also align with India's wider push to expand renewable energy and strengthen water infrastructure in the region.
With the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) currently in abeyance, India is moving forward with key hydropower and reservoir projects in Jammu & Kashmir to increase power generation and water storage capacity on the Chenab and Jhelum rivers. These initiatives also support the country's broader efforts to enhance renewable energy output and improve regional water infrastructure. Advertisement
The four main projects advancing are the 930 MW Kirthai hydroelectric project, 240 MW Uri-II Stage II, 2130 MW Dulhasti Stage II, and the Tulbul navigation project. Additional initiatives, such as Sawalkote, are expected to progress soon.
The Kirthai project, developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Ltd-a joint venture of NHPC and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Corporation Limited (JKSPDC)-has received approval for design changes from the Central Electricity Authority and the Central Water Commission. While the modifications may slightly reduce power output, they will increase storage capacity. The project currently plans mandatory storage of 17.0 million cubic meters (MCM) and diurnal storage of 2.4 MCM for peaking. Earlier estimates put the cost at around INR 6,300 crore.
The Tulbul navigation project on the Jhelum River is also set to resume. Originally intended to enable navigation during the lean winter months of December to February, the project was shelved after security concerns following hostilities with Pakistan. The revised plan includes a Tulbul barrage near Sopore and a second pond to increase mandatory storage by 300 MCM. NHPC will prepare a detailed feasibility report (DFR) and a detailed project report (DPR) for the initiative.
Meanwhile, tendering for civil works has begun for Uri-II Stage II and Dulhasti Stage II, both of which will be developed by NHPC. Together with Kirthai, the total estimated cost for these three Indus River hydropower projects is projected to range between INR 8,000 crore and INR 28,000 crore.
The decision to proceed follows India's suspension of the 1960 water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, a response to the 22 April Pahalgam terrorist attack. Following the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir's Chief Minister has supported the revival of the Tulbul project to strengthen regional infrastructure.
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