Kishtwar district
Omar Abdullah Demands Investigation into Political Interference at Rs 3,700 Crore Ratle Hydropower Project
Dec 16, 2025 01:06 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an investigation after Megha Engineering alleged political interference and extortion attempts at the 850 MW Ratle hydropower project in Kishtwar. The company warned it may abandon the nationally important project if coercion by two BJP MLAs continues, potentially causing further delays to a project previously stalled for eight years.
MEIL Threatens to Abandon Rs 3,700 Crore Rattle Hydropower Project in J&K Due to Political Interference
Dec 14, 2025 02:09 am CST
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) warns of possible withdrawal from the 850 MW Rattle Hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, citing political pressure to hire unskilled local workers that compromises safety and quality standards. The Rs 3,700 crore project, which already faced an 8-year delay previously, is crucial for India's infrastructure development following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.