Srinagar, Jan 05: In a significant development, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday set December 2026 as the deadline for commissioning the 1000‑MW Pakal Dul and 624‑MW Kiru hydroelectric projects, and March 2028 as the deadline for the 540‑MW Kwar project.
The Union Minister, who was on a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, issued directions to ensure timely commissioning of these projects.
As per an official handout with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Minister inspected all three projects of Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPP)-Pakal Dul (1000 MW), Kiru (624 MW), and Kwar (540 MW)-and held a review meeting with project heads and contractors.
“The CMD, NHPC, briefed the Minister in detail on various aspects of the three under-construction projects, following which Shri Manohar Lal issued directions to commission the Pakal Dul and Kiru projects by December 2026 and the Kwar project by March 2028,” the handout stated.
The Minister also interacted with local residents and workers at various work sites, patiently listening to their issues. After reviewing the works, he appreciated the personnel and workers for operating under challenging conditions and wished them well.
The Power Minister concluded his two-day visit to J&K today. On the first day of his visit, Lal had reviewed the Salal, Sawalkot, and Ratle projects.
Late yesterday, the Minister arrived at NHPC’s Dulhasti Power Station in Kishtwar, where he was received by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), and Ramesh Mukhiya, Managing Director, Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPP),along with other officials of NHPC and CVPP. (KNO)
