SRINAGAR : The government has said that all three stages of the Chenani Hydro Power Project in Udhampur district, which were severely damaged during the heavy rains, flash floods and landslides of August 26, 2025, are expected to be restored and made operational by mid-2026. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

According to official details, the Chenani Hydro Power Project (CHEP)-I, commissioned in 1975 with an installed capacity of 23.30 MW, had exceeded its operational lifespan of forty years and had already been working below capacity before the natural calamity forced a complete shutdown. The power house has remained non-functional since August 2025 due to extensive damage to its water conductor system and electro-mechanical machinery. Emergency restoration works

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