Bagalihar, Dulhasti and Salal hydro power projects have been developed

Bagalihar, Dulhasti and Salal hydro power projects have been developed on which of the following rivers ?

Chenab and Jhelum

Chenab and Indus

Ravi

Chenab only

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2020

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Baglihar, Dulhasti, and Salal are major hydroelectric power projects located in Jammu and Kashmir (now Union Territory) in India. All three projects are built on the Chenab River.

The Chenab River is a major river flowing through India and Pakistan, and a tributary of the Indus River. These projects are part of India’s efforts to harness the hydropower potential of the Indus river system, keeping in mind the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.

– Baglihar Dam is located in Doda district.
– Dulhasti Hydroelectric Plant is in Kishtwar district.
– Salal Dam was the first hydropower project built on the Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir, located in Reasi district.

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