Dugar HEP
Dugar Hydroelectric Project is a run of the river scheme proposed along the river Chenab in Pangi valley, Himachal Pradesh. Chenab River enters Pangi valley of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh near Bhujind and leaves the district at SansariNala to enter Paddar valley of Kashmir. The sources of runoff in the Chenab basin are both rain and snowmelt. Chenab is the sub-basin of Indus River System.
Dugar HE Project is a green field project and the project site lies between the Sachkhas HEP (267 MW) at its upstream (in Himachal Pradesh) and the Kirthai-I HEP (390 MW) at downstream (in UT of J&K).
Status:
MoU/Agreement:
- MOU signed on 25.09.2019 at Shimla with Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
- NHPC signed Implementation Agreement with Govt. of Himachal Pradesh on dated 26.08.2022.
- Defence Clearance issued by MOD on 18.11.2020.
- CEA accorded the Concurrence to the project on 26.04.2022 at a completion cost of Rs. 4250.20 Crore with Levellised Tariff of Rs. 4.46/unit.
- Indus Water Treaty clearance accorded on 01.05.2023.
Environment Clearance:
Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) vide MoM dated 06.09.22 recommended the project for accord of Environment Clearance subject to submission of Forest Clearance -I by the Developer.
Forest Clearance:
Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) in its meeting dated 21.08.2023 discussed the forest proposal of Dugar HE Project and made certain observations. MoM issued on 31.08.2023. The same is under process of compliance by State Government.
Investment Approval:
The PIB proposal seeking investment approval for implementation of the project shall be formulated & submitted after accord of EC, FC-I & FC-II.
| Feature Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Luj Village, Killar town in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh |
| Approach | Nearest Rail Head: Udhampur (J&K) – 270 km Pathankot (Punjab) – 274 km Nearest Airport- Pathankot (Punjab) – 274 km Bhuntar (HP) – 329 km |
| Capacity | 500 MW (4 x 103 MW + 2 x 44 MW) |
| Design Energy | 1759.85 MUs (in a 90% dependable year with 95% machine availability). |
| Date of Commercial Operation (COD) | 74 months from date of Govt. Sanction |
| Estimated Project Cost | Rs. 4250.20 Crores (CEA concurred cost at completion) |
| River | Chenab |
| Diversion Structure | : | 128 m high from deepest foundation level, Concrete Gravity Dam |
| Pressure Shafts | : | Main - 2 nos. of 7.25 m dia. and 312.4 / 272.7 m long Aux. – 1 no. 5.10 m dia. and 251.7 m long |
| Power house | : | Underground, Cavern size - 164.5m (L) x 22m (W) x 46.7m (H) with 4 Main units of 103 MW each and 2 Aux. units of 44 MW each |
| Tail Race tunnel | : | 1 No. 12.10 m dia. 400 m long TRT for Main unit and 1 No. 6.2 m dia. 168 m long TRT for Aux. unit |
| Tailrace surge cavern | : | Size - 81.8m (L) x 10.8m (B) x 47.85m (H) |