Kot Bhalwal village site being developed into Scientific Solid Waste Management plant: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: The Kot Bhalwal village site in Jammu North Constituency is being developed into a Scientific Solid Waste Management plant through NAFED for scientific processing of waste.
Minister for Health, Sakeena Itoo, stated this while replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Sham Lal Sharma.
The Minister further said that the government is keen to resolve the issues of solid waste and steps are being taken to address those expeditiously particularly in urban areas.
Out of 14867 MWs of identified hydropower in J&K, only 3540 MWs harnessed
NHPC tops the list with 2250 MWs
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Jammu: With 14867 megawatts of hydropower potential coursing through its waters, J&K has potential to become a powerhouse of clean energy in India. Yet, despite this vast promise, only a fraction—3,500 megawatts—has been harnessed to date. Of this, a significant share of 2250 megawatts has been developed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the UT of J&K has estimated hydropower potential of 18000 megawatts, out of which 14867 megawatts have been identified.
In a written reply to question of MLA Eidgah, Minister in-charge, Power Development Department, Omar Abdullah informed the House that 11283 MWs of hydropower have been identified in Chenab Valley, 3084 MWs in Jehlum basin and 500 MWs in Ravi basin.
The minister informed the House that only 3540.15 MWs have been harnessed till date. Of which 2250 MWs have been harnessed in the Central sector, 1197. 4 MWs in the UT sector and 92. 75 MWs in Independent Power Producers of mode.
Out of 31 power projects in J&K, NHPC manages six projects, J&K State Power Development Corporation 13 projects and Independent Power Producers (IPP) 12 projects. (KNO)
