New Delhi: AK Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), National Hydro Project Corporation (NHPC), called on Union Minister of State PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh and briefed him about the status of ongoing power projects in Kishtwar, which when completed will turn Kishtwar into a major power hub generating nearly 6000 MV of power.

During the meeting, discussions were held regarding ongoing projects of NHPC in Jammu & Kashmir and prospects of future business development in Jammu & Kashmir. NHPC CMD appraised him about the progress of these projects. Pakal Dul HE Project (1000MW) is under active construction after river diversion was carried out on 1.11.2021. The project will generate 3230 million units annually and is expected to be completed by July 2025. /BI/