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Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project
A major storage hydropower project in Kishtwar district forming part of the Chenab Valley power development programme.
Estimated cost
₹8,112 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
19 May 2018
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The project remains under construction beyond earlier completion expectations for the Chenab basin hydropower portfolio.
First target
Dec 2023
Current target
Dec 2027
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Jammu & Kashmir power supply, Chenab basin infrastructure users and the northern grid.
Timeline
2 events
19 May 2018
Foundation stone laid
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Pakal Dul HEP.
31 Dec 2027
Tracked revised window
Construction is monitored against a later delivery window.
Risk notes
- Himalayan tunnelling and hydropower geology risks
- Security, access and cost escalation risks in Kishtwar
Official/public sources
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