National Conference seeks return of hydroelectric projects to Jammu and Kashmir

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Salal hydroelectric powerfulness  task  of NHPC connected  the Chenab River, successful  Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. File

Salal hydroelectric powerfulness task of NHPC connected the Chenab River, successful Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. File | Photo Credit: PTI

The ruling National Conference (NC) has introduced a solution successful the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the instrumentality of powerfulness projects tally by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to Jammu and Kashmir.

In the resolution, NC person Sajad Shaheen sought the House’s motion to “recommend that the Government of India see a phased and mutually agreed transportation of operational power and/or ownership rights of the moving hydroelectric powerfulness projects presently operated by NHPC”.

Mr. Shaheen’s solution calls for a consultation with the Union Territory authorities and different stakeholders “in accordance with Constitutional provisions, existing laws, and inter-governmental arrangements”.

The instrumentality of the projects managed by the NHPC to J&K has been aged request of the NC, and often finds spot successful the party’s manifesto.

“We person intelligibly stated successful our manifesto that immoderate powerfulness projects should beryllium fixed backmost to J&K. It is simply a genuine demand. We volition travel it up,” NC person and legislator Tanvir Sadiq said.

The transportation of the hydropower projects remained “critical for the region”. “J&K should get its rights back. Return of NHPC projects is simply a genuine demand,” Mr. Sadiq said.

Published - February 24, 2026 10:40 p.m. IST

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