KIRU HEP (JV)



Kiru Hydro Electric Project (624 MW) is proposed on River Chenab, located in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir. The project is envisaged as a Run of River Scheme.
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Feature List
Feature Name Description
Location Village Kiru / Pathrnakki in district Kishtwar of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
Approach Nearest Railhead – Udhampur (220 Km) Nearest Airport – Jammu (280Km)
River Chenab
Capacity 624 MW (4 x 156 MW)
Design Energy 2272.04 MU (in a 90% dependable year)
Estimated Project Cost Rs. 4287.59 crore (July. 2018 Price Level)
Date of Commercial Operation (COD) SEP-2026 (Anticipated)
TECHNICAL FEATURES
DamConcrete gravity dam (135 m high, 193 m long)
Diversion Tunnel1 nos, Length 700m, 9m dia, Horse Shoe Shaped
Water Conductor SystemUnder ground Circular steel lined, 4 Nos., Dia : 5.5 m (internal) and length varying from 316m to 322m.
Pressure Shaft / Penstock4 Nos., 5.5 m dia, Underground Circular steel lined, 316 m to 322 m  length
Power HouseUnderground, 4 Units, size  182 m x 23.6 m x 51.2 m 
TRT4 nos. 7 m dia Horse Shoe shaped, varies length  from 164 m to 190 m
Rated Head118m
Project StatusUnder Construction