The Baglihar Dam, a major hydropower project on the Chenab, has previously been a hotspot in India-Pakistan tensions under the treaty.
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India reportedly opened many gates at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam, which is located on the Chenab River in Ramban.
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Origin |
Formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga streams at Tandi, in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh |
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Upper Name |
Chandrabhaga (in its upper reaches) |
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Initial Flow |
Flows west through the Jammu and Kashmir union territory |
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Terrain Features |
Passes between the steep cliffs of the Siwalik Range (south) and the Lesser Himalayas (north) |
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Flow Direction Change |
Turns southwest, entering Pakistan |
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In Pakistan |
Descends into the alluvial lowlands of Punjab province |
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Major Confluence |
Receives the Jhelum River near Trimmu |
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Final Destination |
Empties into the Sutlej River, which is a tributary of the Indus River |
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Location |
Ramban district, Jammu & Kashmir, on the Chenab River |
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Type |
Run-of-the-river hydroelectric project with limited storage capacity |
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Installed Capacity |
Approximately 900 MW (developed in two phases) |
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Commissioned By |
NHPC Limited, with support from the Government of India |
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Controversy |
Opposed by Pakistan for alleged violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) |
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Arbitration |
Subject to World Bank arbitration; ruling favored India with certain required technical modifications |
Source: Economic Times
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Practice Question Q. Where is the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project located? (a) Jispa Correct Answer: (c) Ramban |
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