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KISHTWAR: Senior NC leader and MLC , Sajad Ahmad Kichloo has expressed dismay over inordinate delay in the execution of ambitious Rs.8000 Cr. Pakal Dul Hydro-electric project in district Kishtwar which has been cleared by the union cabinet since last two years . He said that the 1000 MW installed capacity power project, proposed to be constructed on the Marusadar River, a tributary of the Chenab River, in Kishtwar district , was scheduled to be completed in 66 months but the government has failed to execute work on the ambitious power project so for.
In a statement issued, Sajad Kichloo ,while expressing serious concern over the inordinate delay in the construction of the power House, has said that though the project has since been awarded In February 2014 to a consortium of domestic and foreign countries including Patel Engineering, Bharat Heavy Electricals and Turkey’s Limak Holdi, the Government seems to be least interested in its execution adding that there is no forward movement in sight in this regard.
He said that on completion the power project will not only meet the electricity requirements of the J&K state but will also reduce power shortage in the entire northern region. The power project will also help to provide employment to a large number of youth and bring socio-economic prosperity in the area, Sajad maintained. ” So the dream project assumes great significance for the state especially for the people of the Chenab valley.
Sajad Kichloo has alleged step motherly treatment with the Chenab valley and has warned that the people of the Chenab Valley would not tolerate any sort of discrimination with them. He has warned to launch a peaceful agitation in the entire Chenab Valley ,if work on Pakul Dul Power Project is not started at the earliest.
Sajad Kichloo has also expressed his anguish over failure of the Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPPL) to speed up power generation in Jammu and Kashmir especially in Chenab valley which was set up five-years ago.