Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River Gets Forest Advisory Nod

The Forest Advisory Committee granted in-principle approval to divert forest land for the 820 MW Kirthai-II hydroelectric project in the Indus basin. Located on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, the run-of-the-river project follows the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Environmental concerns remain regarding the felling of trees and impacts on regional Himalayan wildlife habitats.