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.