CVPP begins dam concrete works on Kwar Hydro Electric Project
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024
Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPP) has initiated dam concrete works for the Kwar Hydro Electric Project.
The project, a run-of-river (RoR) scheme, is located across the Chenab River near Padyarna village in the Kishtwar district of Jammu.
The project, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 49.49 billion, is a key part of the region’s renewable energy infrastructure development.
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