Kiru Hydropower Project

GS3 – Infrastructure

Context:

The CBI filed a chargesheet against a former J&K Governor over alleged procedural violations in the Kiru Hydroelectric Project.

• The project is situated at the confluence of the Chenab River with the Singad and Bela streams, close to Kiru and Patharnakki villages in Kishtwar district, J&K.

• It lies between the Kirthai II (upstream) and Kwar (downstream) hydropower plants and is expected to cost ₹4,287 crore.
• The project is under construction by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPPL).
• CVPPPL is a joint venture between:
  • NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation)
  • Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC)
  • Power Trading Corporation (PTC)