Jammu and Kashmir Drafts Hydel Power Policy 2025 for Stakeholder Feedback

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the draft of the J&K hydel policy 2025, seeking public feedback. The policy aims to promote small hydro project development, attract private investment, and enhance local socio-economic conditions. Developers will be required to supply free power or royalty to the Union Territory after a specified period, reducing electricity purchase costs for the government and benefiting consumers.

Published Mar 29, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the draft J&K hydel policy 2025, aimed at promoting small hydro projects and attracting private investment. The draft incorporates best practices and lessons from previous policies and is currently open for public feedback.

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Following stakeholder input, the policy will be finalized and notified. It mandates that developers supply free power or royalty to the Union Territory after a specified commercial operation period, which aims to lower government electricity costs and benefit consumers across the region.