India Approves Chenab Power Project: Strategic Move Post-Indus Treaty Suspension

• India's Ministry of Environment approved the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Power Project on the Chenab River.
• This decision follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
• Developed by NHPC Limited at ₹3,277.45 crore, the project utilizes existing Dulhasti Stage-I infrastructure.
• The Chenab River, previously under Pakistan's IWT share, makes this a significant strategic move by India.
• Environmental concerns were noted regarding potential hydrological changes in the Marusudar River downstream.

Why It Matters: India's Chenab project approval is a strategic post-IWT suspension move, impacting Pakistan.