Jammu and Kashmir Government Plans to Revive Historic Mohra Power Project
120-Year-Old, Defunct Since 1990s: J&K Government Moves To Revive Mohra Power Project
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The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to revive the Mohra Power Project, a 120-year-old hydroelectric plant in Baramulla district that has been defunct since the 1990s. This revival aims to enhance hydropower generation in the region and restore a significant piece of engineering heritage.
- 01The Mohra Power Project was commissioned in 1905 and has a historical significance as one of the oldest hydropower stations in the Indian subcontinent.
- 02The project will be upgraded from its original capacity of 5 MW to an envisaged capacity of 10.5 MW.
- 03The revival is part of a broader initiative by the Jammu and Kashmir government to fast-track hydropower projects in the region.
- 04The project previously served as a primary electricity source for Srinagar and parts of the Kashmir Valley.
- 05The revival process includes engaging a transaction adviser for renovation and modernization efforts.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced its plans to revive the Mohra Power Project, a historic hydroelectric plant located on the banks of the Jhelum River in Baramulla district, which has been non-operational since the 1990s. Originally commissioned in 1905, the project had a capacity of approximately 5 MW and was a key electricity source for the Kashmir Valley until its closure due to flood damage in 1992. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the J&K Assembly that the revival process is underway, with the J&K State Power Development Corporation approving a Limited Tender Enquiry to engage a transaction adviser. The project aims to enhance its capacity to 10.5 MW, contributing to Jammu and Kashmir's goal of increasing hydropower generation while preserving a vital piece of the region's engineering heritage. This initiative comes in the wake of the Government of India's decision regarding the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, following security concerns after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The revival of Mohra is expected to significantly boost local energy supply and restore an important historical asset.
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The revival of the Mohra Power Project is expected to enhance the local energy supply in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially leading to lower electricity costs for residents and improved infrastructure.
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