About Project

Pakal Dul HE Project (1000 MW) is proposed on river Marusudar, a tributary of river Chenab in district Kishtwar of J&K state and is about 45 kms from Kishtwar. The project envisages construction of a 167 m high Dam, an underground Power House with 4 units of 250 MW each.

Project Features

Location Village Drangdhuran in Kishtwar District of Jammu & Kashmir
Dam 167m High Concrete Face Rockfill Dam
HRT 2 Nos, 7.2m dia Horse Shoe/Circular shaped & 9.6 km each
Power House Underground 4 units of 250 MW each (1000 MW) near village Dul about 26 kms from Kishtwar
Tail Race Tunnel 4 nos, each of 113.5 m length and 5.5 m dia
Net Head 397.30 m
Design Discharge 309.88 cumec
Annual Energy 3330.18 MU in 90% dependable year
Project Cost Rs 8112.12 Crores (March 2013 price level)
Completion Period 66 months
Tariff First year- Rs 4.54 per unit / Levellised Tariff – Rs 4.28 per unit