'Attempt to rob J&K people of resources'

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Terming it as an attempt to rob people of their resources, the political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern over the recent power purchase agreement between the Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited in J&K and Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT services...

Former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said that at a time when the UT is facing a severe power crisis never witnessed before, our hydro electric resources are being outsourced to other states..

"Yet another decision that will rob people of basic amenities with an intention to collectively punish inhabitants of J&K," said Mufti...

Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited, a joint venture between the NHPC Limited and JK State Power Development Corporation, has entered into a power purchase agreement with the Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited for 850 MW sourcing from the project in Kishtwar district of Jammu division..