Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Power shortage hits 30 MW, call to revive J&K’s First Hydropower Project grows
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Anchor > Power shortage hits 30 MW, call to revive J&K’s First Hydropower Project grows
Anchor

Power shortage hits 30 MW, call to revive J&K’s First Hydropower Project grows

MLA Uri to take up Mohra Project revival with CM Omar

Abid Bashir
Last updated: February 6, 2025 1:52 am
Abid Bashir
Published: February 6, 2025
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Srinagar, Feb 05: The call to revive the Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project, the first hydropower initiative in Jammu and Kashmir, is intensifying as local leaders and residents push for its completion to address the region’s ongoing power shortages.
Conceived in 1905 by the then Maharaja, the Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project was designed as a 9 MW capacity plant to tap into the Valley’s vast hydropower potential. Located on the banks of the Jhelum River in the Uri area of Baramulla district, the project was envisioned as a key solution to the long-standing power deficits in Kashmir. However, after decades of delays, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project was finalized only last year—only to be reportedly shelved later. At its time, the Mohra project was the second largest hydropower plant in Asia.
Locals in Uri say that the catastrophic floods of 1992 severely damaged the project, leaving it in ruins. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Sajad Shafi, MLA Uri, expressed frustration over the lack of progress. “This project could have alleviated many of our region’s power issues. After the DPR was finalised, it was inexplicably put on hold, which makes no sense. The Valley’s power demands are only increasing, and the Mohra project has the potential to meet a significant portion of these needs,” Shafi said. He also mentioned that the DPR, worth Rs 133.50 crore, had been prepared for the project’s revival.
Shafi emphasised that he would soon approach Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who oversees the power portfolio, to discuss the project’s revival. “This is not just a power project, but a critical asset that must be revived at any cost,” he added.
The power situation in Kashmir is dire, with local generation capacity barely exceeding 30 MW, while the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) imports 1,750 MW to meet the Valley’s power needs.
Local residents in Uri are growing increasingly vocal about the project’s potential. Tanvir Ahmed, a resident of Uri, stressed the urgent need for action. “We’ve been facing power shortages for years. The government has already invested time and money into this project, but it has yet to be completed. If revived, Mohra could not only solve our local power crisis but also create jobs for the youth, offering much-needed relief. It’s high time the authorities act,” Ahmed said.
Adil Rashid, another local, echoed these concerns, urging the government to prioritize the project’s completion. “We see so much potential in this project. With the ever-increasing demand for power, we are forced to rely on imports. If Mohra is revived, it could reduce our dependency and ensure a more sustainable power supply for the entire Valley,” Rashid stated.
The Mohra project, with its 9 MW capacity back in 1905, holds great promise. If revived, it could potentially generate up to 9,000 MW of hydroelectric power. As calls for its revival grow louder, local leaders and residents are pressing the government to take immediate action. “In 2023, engineers from KPDCL visited the site and confirmed its huge potential for hydro power generation if revived,” said Farooq Ahmed, a local resident. He also pointed out that while the Rs 133.50 crore DPR had been prepared and some initial work was done in 2024, everything was soon abandoned. “We urge the government to make this project functional as soon as possible,” Ahmed added.

J&K has enormous potential for producing high-altitude therapeutic plants
Great India story: South meets East to safeguard North’s farming community
Cinematic renaissance in Baramulla: Cinema returns Post Art 370 abrogation
Kashmir’s wetlands abuzz as migratory birds return for winter sojourn
MLA SPEAKS:MLA Lal Chowk vows to resolve quarrying ban, upgrade hospitals, fix drainage

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article SKIMS gets LC-MS facility for cancer detection
Next Article Huge cache of arms & ammunition seized in Uri
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

India’s Purple Revolution to take centre stage at Bhaderwah festival
Jammu
May 30, 2025
Minister Javaid Dar launches ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at SKUAST-K
Kashmir
May 30, 2025
SMC Comm reviews preparations for Mela Kheer Bhawani, Eid-ul-Adha
Kashmir
May 30, 2025
Tourism revival in J&K: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi interacts with CTTIK delegation, vows support
Jammu
May 30, 2025

Recent Posts

  • India’s Purple Revolution to take centre stage at Bhaderwah festival
  • Minister Javaid Dar launches ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at SKUAST-K
  • SMC Comm reviews preparations for Mela Kheer Bhawani, Eid-ul-Adha
  • Tourism revival in J&K: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi interacts with CTTIK delegation, vows support
  • Civil Defence organises awareness camp at GCW Gandhi Nagar

Recent Comments

  1. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  2. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival
  3. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  4. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  5. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?