Union Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh today reviewed the status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister held a meeting with the officials of WAPCOS Ltd., a government undertaking under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, which has been entrusted with the implementation of the project.

He emphasised the need for expeditious implementation so that the benefits of this strategically important project reach the people at the earliest. He advised the officials to explore innovative solutions and implementation strategies while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. 

 

Dr Singh said that the revival of the Shahpurkandi project in 2019, and the revival of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in 2026 reflect the government’s resolve to realise long-delayed projects, optimise the use of India’s water resources and deliver tangible benefits to the people.

 

Located on the Ujh River, a major tributary of the Ravi, the Ujh Multipurpose Project is designed to generate around 186 Megawatt to 212 Megawatt of electricity. It is expected to provide irrigation to nearly 90,000 hectares of agricultural land in Kathua and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab. The project will also supply drinking water to Kathua district and provide industrial water.