Ratle Hydropower Project Faces Closure Threat in J&K Due to Political Interference and Labor Disputes

Dec 13, 2025 02:23 am CST

The 850 Megawatt Ratle hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir faces potential shutdown as Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited alleges political interference and pressure to hire inexperienced local workers for technical positions. Following an assault on a company executive and ongoing labor disputes, project management has warned of indefinite suspension of construction activities, potentially delaying a crucial infrastructure project that had already faced an eight-year setback previously.