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Kirthai-II Run-of-the-River Hydropower Project
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) recommends in-principle approval for diversion of forest land for the Kirthai-II hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir. Kirthai-II is the third hydroelectric project planned on the Chenab to receive approvals since the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, after Sawalkote and Dulhasti-II projects.
Kirthai-II : (Chenab, Jammu and Kashmir):
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Location | The project is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is planned on the Chenab river. |
| Capacity | The project has a capacity of 820 MW. |
| Project type | The project comprises a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project. |
| Run-of-the-river definition (as per article) | A run-of-the-river project generates electricity using the natural flow and elevation of a river, rather than holding massive amounts of water in a giant reservoir. |
| Implementing agency | The project is implemented by Chenab Valley Power Projects Ltd. |
| Related Chenab projects mentioned | Other hydroelectric projects planned on the Chenab that receive approvals are Sawalkote and Dulhasti-II. |