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- Recently, the Power Minister inaugurated the diversion of the Marusudar River of Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project.
About
- Constructed on: River Marusudar, a tributary of Chenab in district Kishtwar of UT of J & K.
- Installed Capacity: 1000 MW
- Annual Energy Generation will be 3230 MU.
- Agency Name: Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited, a joint venture company of NHPC Ltd and JKSPDC.
- Significance:
- The Project will contribute significantly in fulfilling the target of 450 GW renewable energy by 2030.
- It will be a boon to the overall development of the region and lead to improvement in the socio-economic conditions of the people.
Marusudar River
- It is the largest tributary of the Chenab River. Its source is the Nunkun Glacier located in Warwan valley.
Source: TH
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