JK to develop 6760 MW power by 12th plan end

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Jammu and Kashmir government has chalked out an ambitious hydel capacity addition programme, under which 6760 MW hydro power would be tapped by the end of 12th Plan. Ratle (690 MW) is being taken up on tariff based bidding under IPP category by the state. The execution of prestigious power projects like Baglihar stage-II (450MW), Sawlakote (1200MW), Kirthai-I (240MW), Kirthai-II (990MW), Lower Kalnai (50MW), New Ganderbal (93MW) and Parnai (37.5 MW) are being taken up in the state. Efforts are on to harness the huge power potential of 20,000 MW in phase wise. New projects would only make the state self-reliant in power sector and meet the requirements of the other states of the country as well. The Union Ministry of Power would continue to provide liberal financial assistance for utilizing the huge hydel power potential of the state. Though the state government has taken various initiatives for reformation of power scenario in the state but yet there is scope to modernize for further improvement. Looking into the present power scenario of the state, during remaining years of the 11th plan, 481.50 MW hydro power under central sector and 28.61MW under state sector are being added in the state. 10MW hydro power has been added by commissioning of Athwathoo SHP under IPP category and more 7.5 MW Brenwar SHP would be commissioned by the end of this financial year under state sector. Under centre sector Bursor (1020 MW), Uri-II (240MW), Kishen Ganga (330MW), Nimo-Bazgo (45MW), Chutak (44MW) and Sewa-II (120MW) hydro projects are under execution. Three power projects Pukhal Dal (100MW), Kiru (600MW) and Kawar (560MW) are proposed for execution during 11th five year plan by forming a joint venture between J&K State Power Development Corporation, NHPC and PTC. In this regard MoU has already been signed and parameters of agreement are in the process of finalization. J&K has drafted its own Electricity Act on the pattern of Central Electricity Act which would be placed before the State Legislature in the forthcoming Budget Session for passage. However, some issues need the attention of Central Government that to accord of mega power status to JK’s eligible projects and single window and fast track clearances by MOP, MHA, MOEF and Indus Commission besides transmission net work to be laid between the Srinagar and Leh are the important issues, which need early attention of Union Power Ministry.