Srinagar: A media delegation from Kerala on Wednesday visited NHPC’s Uri-I and Uri-II hydropower projects in Baramulla district as part of an ongoing seven-day press tour of Jammu and Kashmir organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Kochi.
The delegation was briefed about the functioning, infrastructure and power generation capabilities of the projects and gained first-hand insights into hydropower development in the region.
At NHPC Uri-I, Head of Project K. Vaitheeswaran welcomed the visiting journalists and apprised them of the ongoing works under Stage-II of the project. Officials also briefed the delegation on various developmental activities and operational aspects of the project.
Later, the delegation visited NHPC Uri-II, where Head of Project Rajendra Kumar interacted with the journalists and explained the project’s contribution to the country’s energy requirements. Officials provided an overview of the power generation facilities and operational mechanisms of the project.
The journalists also inspected the dam and were briefed about the functioning and technical aspects of hydroelectric power generation.
During the visit, the delegation also toured Kaman Post and viewed Aman Setu, gaining exposure to key locations in the border region.
Officials said the press tour aims to provide journalists from Kerala with first-hand exposure to major development initiatives, infrastructure projects and achievements in Jammu and Kashmir.
