Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Notes: Sawalkote Dam in Jammu and Kashmir is back in focus for India’s hydropower strategy. The Chenab is part of the Indus River system, with west-flowing rivers under Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) restrictions; the treaty is now in abeyance after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) will appraise National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) 1,865 MW project for environmental clearance (EC). The Sawalkote Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project on the Chenab River in Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory. Sawalkote aims to enhance power availability in the region, particularly during winter, reducing frequent electricity shortages.
