New Delhi: J&K National Conference MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo on Tuesday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that hydro-power project developers in Jammu and Kashmir are violating the agreed terms by not employing local people, and sought an inquiry into the issue.
During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Kichloo said hydropower is the primary source of electricity for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and state-owned NHPC is developing some projects, while others are built by Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDC).
He alleged that hydro-power project developers are failing to meet their local employment obligations. He further alleged that there is a violation of the agreement (by the developer with the state).
He raised the issue of improper rehabilitation of the displaced people and said police complaints are being lodged against people for speaking out, and demanded an inquiry into the issue by a special committee.
He said the four hydro projects being built on the Chenab River are Pakal Dul, Ratle, Kiru, and Kwar.
