KASHMIR RATLE PROJECT
'Attempt to rob J&K people of resources'
Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited, a joint venture between the NHPC Limited and JK State Power Development Corporation, has entered into a power purchase agreement with the Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited for 850 MW sourcing from the project in Kishtwar district of Jammu division. The agreement has been signed for the off-take of power for a period of 40 years.
Power ministry allocates 1972 MW additional electricity for J&K amid rising demand
The power ministry has allocated 1,500 MW from the central pool to meet the winter requirements of J&K. While under the Shakti policy, the union territory will get 472 MW, for which, a power purchase agreement is proposed to be signed by the end of December.
India, Pakistan attend meeting of Neutral Expert proceedings on Indus Waters Treaty
India has attended a meeting at the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle matter under the Indus Waters Treaty. The delegation, led by the Department of Water Resources Secretary, participated in the Neutral Expert proceedings. India had refused to participate in parallel proceedings conducted by an "illegally constituted Court of Arbitration." The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India is committed to resolving issues in accordance with the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Budget 2023-24: Jammu and Kashmir gets Rs 35,581.44 crore
According to the Budget papers, Rs 35,581.44 crore has been allocated to Jammu and Kashmir, of which Rs 33,923 crore is central assistance.
Pakistan raking up IWT violation without any reason: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The step comes around 10 months after the World Bank announced appointing a neutral expert and a chair of the Court of Arbitration under two separate processes to resolve the differences over the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects following Islamabad's refusal to address the matter through bilateral talks. "IWT has a long history after it was signed in 1960, giving control of three rivers each to India and Pakistan. While Jhelum, Chenab and Indus were given to Pakistan, India was given the control of Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
India wants to keep third parties out of water treaty with Pakistan: Sources
Pakistan is concerned that India's planned hydropower dams will cut flows on the river, which feeds 80% of its irrigated agriculture. Over the years it has asked for a neutral expert and then an arbitration court to intervene.
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1 killed, 5 feared trapped as landslide hits power project site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar
Labourers were working on the construction of a link road near the Ratle power project site and a JCB machine was digging when a big boulder rolled down, trapping the workers, Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Devansh Yadav told PTI.
You won't have to suffer like your parents, grandparents: PM's promise to J&K youth
The PM e-inaugurated and laid foundations of projects worth ₹20,000 crore, which included 850 MW Ratle and 540 MW Kwar power projects, 8.45 km Qazigund-Banihal tunnel, three road packages of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, and also launched 'Amrit Sarvor' initiative seeking to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in every district of the country.
PM to launch all-weather tunnel linking Jammu & Kashmir, '20K-cr projects today
During his maiden visit since 2019, which is being held amid tight security due to recent incidents, Modi will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth over '20,000 crore.
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 20,000 crore during J&K visit
Modi is travelling there to participate in the celebration for the National Panchayati Raj Day and address 'Gram Sabhas' across the country, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. He will also visit Palli Panchayat in Samba district.
Union Budget: Rs 35,581 cr allocated to JK
The budget allocated Rs 500 crore as support for capital expenditure of UT, Rs 476.44 crore has been given as grants towards equity for Ratle 800 MW hydroelectric project and Rs 130 crore has been given as grants towards equity contribution for 624 MW Kiru hydroelectric project.
NHPC forms JV with J&K State Power Development Corp to set up hydropower project
The project will have an installed capacity of 850 MW in the Chenab river basin and any other project that may be entrusted to the company in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Cabinet approves Rs 5,281.94 crore investment for 850 MW Ratle hydro power project in Kishtwar
The Government of India is also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by providing grant of Rs 776.44 crore for equity contribution of JKSPDC in the JVC, the statement added.
Indus Water Treaty meeting: India suggests video conference, Pakistan insists on talks at Attari border
In a letter last week, the Indus Commissioner of India told his Pakistani counterpart that it is not conducive to hold the meeting at the Attari Joint Check Post due to the pandemic.
Major boost for 4 hydro projects worth Rs 45,000 crore
The 2,800-mw Dibang multipurpose project was granted pre-investment approval in November last year.
Pakistan approaches World Bank over Kishanganga project: Report
Pakistan has approached the World Bank, the mediator between the two countries of the water distribution treaty, in the past and raised issues over Kishanganga and Ratle projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
India, Pakistan to hold 2nd round of discussion on hydro projects
As per the IWT provisions, India does not require any approval or clearance from third party for constructing projects such as Kishenganga on the Western Rivers.
India permitted to construct Kishanganga, Ratle projects under Indus Water Treaty: World Bank
Pakistan opposes the construction of the Kishanganga (330 megawatts) and Ratle (850 megawatts) hydroelectric power plants being built by India.
Pakistan urges India for secretary-level talks on hydel-power projects in April
India will take a decision in this regard in due course, officials told ET while emphasising that there will be “no compromise” on the country’s rights under the 57-year-old treaty.
India, Pakistan to hold talks on Kishanganga project after US nudge?
The 10-member Indian delegation currently in Islamabad is led by Indian Indus Water Commissioner P K Saxena.
Pakistan objects to World Bank pausing processes under Indus Water Treaty
India had taken strong exception last month to the World Bank's decision to set up a Court of Arbitration and appoint a Neutral Expert to go into Pakistan's complaint
Inter-Ministerial task force on Indus Water Treaty meets
Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary Nripendra Mishra, the meet was attended by NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa and Water Resources Secretary Shashi Shekhar as well chief secretaries of Punjab and J&K.
India plans to make most of its share of water under Indus pact with Pakistan
Building infrastructure on Indus, Chenab, Jhelum and their tributaries is a huge task but the short-listed projects are intended to express India's political will .
India for resolving Ratle hydro plant issue with Pakistan through talks
In a communication to the Indus Water Commissioner in India about 20 days ago, the sources said, Pakistan raised certain apprehensions.
Alstom bags Rs 850 crore GVK order
Alstom has bagged a contract worth over €100 million (Rs 840 crore) by GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd to equip the 850 mw Ratle hydropower plant.
Pakistan to object on construction of four power projects in Jammu and Kashmir
Pak is set to raise objections to the construction of four power projects in Jammu and Kashmir, at the next meeting of the Indus Commission.
PM lays foundation stone of 850 Mw Hydel project in J&K
PM kick-started work on a mega 850 megawatt hydro-electric project on the River Chenab as part of efforts to tap the hydroelectric potential in J&K.
PM lays foundation stone of 850 Mw Hydel project in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today kick-started work on a mega 850 megawatt hydro-electric project on the River Chenab.
Environment Ministry approval for Ratle Hydro to increase power capacity
Ministry of Environment and Forests gave green signal to Ratle Hydro Electric Project Pvt. Ltd. to increase it power project capacity from 690 MW to 850 MW.
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