Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project: 1,856 MW Project on Chenab River

UPSC Relevance: Geography | Energy | Indus Basin

Location

Jammu and Kashmir.

River

Chenab River

Capacity

Approximately 1,856 MW.

Type

Run-of-the-river hydropower project.

Developer

NHPC

Location in Cascade

It lies between:

  • Baglihar project upstream.

  • Salal project downstream.

Strategic Significance

The project is also discussed in relation to India's use of the western rivers of the Indus river system.

Prelims Pointer:
Sawalkote → Chenab → J&K → NHPC.