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NHPC Ltd. is advancing the Dulhasti Stage-II project, a 260 MW extension of the existing Dulhasti Stage-I, with financial bids opened on January 13, 2026. The project will integrate with other hydropower projects in the Chenab basin and is expected to generate local employment and clean energy.

The project has received environmental clearance, requires 60.3 hectares of land, and includes a Disaster Management Plan to address flood risks. Four companies submitted bids, with Max Infra Limited as the lowest bidder at ₹882 crore. The project aims to enhance regional renewable energy capacity while considering ecological impacts.