About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project:
- It is a 930 MW hydropower project planned on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects.
- NHPC and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development currently own the project having ownership stakes of 51% and 49%, respectively.
- It is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 51.26 million cubic meters.
Key Facts about Chenab River:
- It is a tributary of the Indus River.
- Origin:
- It is formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga, in the Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh.
- In its upper reaches, it is also known as the Chandrabhaga.
- It flows through the Jammu and Kashmir union territory, Himachal Pradesh, and after receiving the Jhelum River near Trimmu, the Chenab empties into the Sutlej River.
- Major Tributaries:
- Left Bank: Niru, Tawi, Neeru, and Liddrari
- Right Bank: Ans, Bhut Nalla, Bichleri, Kalnai Marusudar, and Miyar Nalla.
- Major Dams on Chenab River: Salal (rockfill dam), Aalal (concrete dam), Baglihar, and Dul.
