India's government will accelerate the development of hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after revoking the state's autonomy. India views the plants as a strategically important response to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The move comes amid growing tensions between J&K and China over its construction of dams on rivers that flow through Pakistan.
India's government will accelerate the development of hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after revoking the state's autonomy. India views the plants as a strategically important response to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Indian government will use its direct control over J&K’s affairs to speed up the approval process for various schemes, including the 800 MW Bursar project and the 850 MW Ratle project.