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Jammu & Kashmir targets 11,000 MW of hydropower capacity by 2035
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🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has set a goal to develop nearly 11,000 MW of hydropower projects by 2035, aiming to boost clean energy and reduce power deficits in the region.
The state administration of Jammu & Kashmir announced a long‑term plan to harness its river systems for electricity generation, targeting an installed hydropower capacity of close to 11,000 megawatts by the year 2035. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify the region’s energy mix, lessen dependence on imported power, and meet growing demand from households and industries.
According to the plan, several medium‑ and large‑scale projects will be identified across the Himalayan catchments, with an emphasis on environmentally sustainable designs and community participation. The government expects the new capacity to generate significant revenue, create jobs in construction and operation, and contribute to national renewable‑energy targets.
Stakeholders, including state utilities and private investors, have been invited to submit proposals under the upcoming tender process. The timeline outlines phased commissioning, with the first batch of plants expected to become operational within the next five years.
If achieved, the 11,000 MW target would position Jammu & Kashmir among India’s leading hydro‑rich states, reinforcing its role in the country’s transition to clean energy.
According to the plan, several medium‑ and large‑scale projects will be identified across the Himalayan catchments, with an emphasis on environmentally sustainable designs and community participation. The government expects the new capacity to generate significant revenue, create jobs in construction and operation, and contribute to national renewable‑energy targets.
Stakeholders, including state utilities and private investors, have been invited to submit proposals under the upcoming tender process. The timeline outlines phased commissioning, with the first batch of plants expected to become operational within the next five years.
If achieved, the 11,000 MW target would position Jammu & Kashmir among India’s leading hydro‑rich states, reinforcing its role in the country’s transition to clean energy.