⚡ Capacity: 1,856 MW (Stage I: 1,406 MW, Stage II: 450 MW)
🏗️ Infrastructure: 192.5m dam, underground power station, water channels
🌊 Location: Chenab River, Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir
💰 Cost: ₹31,380 crore
🏢 Developer: NHPC Ltd
🛠️ Design: Run-of-the-river (minimizes submergence)
🌍 Strategic Context: Greater autonomy post IWT suspension, control over western rivers
🌱 Environmental: Limited submergence, ecosystem preservation, water quality monitoring
👥 Social: Resettlement & rehabilitation plans for affected communities
🔋 Energy Security: Adds 1,856 MW clean energy
📈 Economic: Local employment, infrastructure, ancillary industries
🗺️ Geopolitical: Strengthens India’s position in river resource management
♻️ Sustainable Development: Eco-friendly hydro design balancing development & ecology
🚀 Way Forward: Timely execution, monitoring, grid integration, community engagement