Centre Accelerates J&K Hydropower: Ratle by 2028, Dulhasti Clears Hurdle

• Centre fast-tracks J&K hydropower, with Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reviewing projects like Ratle, Dulhasti Stage-II, and Salal.
• Ratle project in Kishtwar district is now targeted for commissioning by November 2028, with construction being expedited.
• Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project (260-MW) on Chenab river received environmental clearance, moving to pre-construction.
• Desilting work at Salal Hydroelectric Project is being expedited to restore lost generation capacity and improve existing infrastructure utilization.
• The renewed push follows India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, allowing faster project execution and aiming for over 10 GW capacity by 2030.

Why It Matters: India accelerates J&K hydropower, targeting over 10 GW by 2030, leveraging Indus Treaty changes.