![Chenab River Diverted for 850MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in J&K Chenab River Diverted for 850MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in J&K](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNGEn0-9NGrU9Nun9IkjcrlU6tyU8jh3zopyZEkoymEK45TAMff3owyeP0IGXRcF-6g73eIO4_JmhqIYKHX63XH_a2kHM94CAZLvaJWTT0UKYYNB3MQyUDXfs4i9TdZ6ulOU4yvcOYRh5agnkEyVTMWfm9bWp2eO75Tih81doMSX2BK3gJ81m5H_iMyv3/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(6).png)
- This event took place at 11:30 AM on January 27, 2024.
- The river diversion will enable isolation of the dam area at the river bed, which is a critical step for starting the excavation and construction of the dam.
- This move is expected to expedite project construction activities and help in minimizing delays, facilitating all efforts to meet the scheduled commissioning date of May 2026.
- The Ratle Project is being executed by Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL), a Joint Venture of NHPC Limited and the Government of J&K, with a shareholding of 51:49 percent, respectively.
- The project was sanctioned by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in January 2021, at a total cost of Rs. 5281.94 crores.
Question:
Q.1 Which river was diverted for the Ratle Hydro Electric Project?a. Jhelum River
b. Indus River
c. Chenab River
d. Ravi River