Set to harness hydro power for augmenting supplies in rural and remote areas, Jammu and Kashmir government has floated tenders for 23 mini and micro hydro electric power projects in seven districts of State.
Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has come out with Request for Qualification (RFQ) from experienced and capable companies with necessary technical competence and financial strength for developing 23 Micro and Mini Hydro projects up to a capacity of 2 MWs each as Independent power producer (IPP) for a period of 40 years.
The RFQ has been floated as per the 'policy for Development of Micro and Mini Hydro Power Projects-2011'.
Twenty three Mini and Micro Hydro projects with a capacity of 35.7 MWS would come up in 7 districts.
Of these projects, the highest 6 projects would be developed in Anantnag district of South Kashmir followed by 5 in Poonch district, 4 each in Ganderbal and Kishtwar district, 2 in Ramban district and one each in Baramulla and Budgam districts.
As per the RFQ, aggregate capital costs must not be less than Rs 0.75 crore per MW for the bidding company or consortium.
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