AJK POWER DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION – Azad Govt. of the State of Jammu & Kashmir

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Organization

The Government of AJ&K established Power Development Organization ( previously Hydro Electric Board) in 1989, to plan & to undertake development of identified hydro potential. It has so far completed 23 Projects having total installed capacity of 79.12 MW. These Stations are collectively generating 280.00 Gwh of energy annually with annual revenue of Rs. 550.00 Million @ 2.59 KW/H.

The State of Azad Jammu & Kashmir due to its topography and abundance of water resources offers attractive prospects for development of hydro power projects. The hydro power potential of the state was assessed by Hydro Electric Planning Organization (HEPO) of WAPDA in collaboration with different International Agencies in the three major catchments of river Neelum, Jhelum & Poonch.

Restoration of Power Stations after Heavy Snowfall in Neelum Valley

Kel Power Station alongwith 132 kv Transmission line has been restored on 21st Feb 2024.
Rehra and Qadirabad slides restored on 21st Feb 2024.
Sharda Power Station and 33/11 kv Line has been restored on 22nd Feb 2024.
A source of pride for PDO

Due to intense rainfall and snowfall from 18.02.2024, PDO's power stations in Neelum Valley, including 132 kV transmission line, 33 kV line from Jagran to Kutton, Hamlat Power Station; and Rehra Power Stations, have been severely affected. However, the Director O&M, Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Usmani, is tirelessly working with his allied staff, showing no concern for their own safety, to restore the power stations despite the harsh weather conditions. In a very short time, Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Usmani, along with his dedicated allied staff, has successfully achieved the set targets. The transmission line is operational, and the power channels for Hamlat and Rehra Power Stations have been restored. Electricity has been successfully restored in Neelum Valley yesterday dated 23.02.2024.
2.0 MW Kappa Banamula Phase-II

Contract for Electro-Mechanical Works for the Project has been awarded.
3.22 MW Chamfall Hydropower Project

Erection of Electro-Mechanical Equipment for 3.22 MW Chamfall hydropower in District Jhelum Valley AJK are in process.
3.22 MW Narrdagian Hydropower Project

Electro-Mechanical Works for Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Erection,Testing and Commissioning of 3.22 MW Narrdagian hydropower in District Jhelum Valley AJK are in process.

A no of projects have been identified with a total capacity of more than 8000 MW in Jehlum, Neelum and Poonch river catchments. If these hydro power projects are develop. They can contribute significantly towards the social-economic development of the state besides being source of cheap and reliable energy for the future need of Pakistan. To administer the development of indigenous resources the Government of AJK is keenly supporting efforts to identify, conduct site investigations, plan and develop hydro power projects in the State. Development of the schemes shall provide following additional advantages:

Eradicate the menace of deforestation by providing electricity as an alternative to the energy needs of the local communities, who, hitherto, are entirely dependent on forest wood.
Create economic opportunities for socioeconomic uplift of the people of the area in particular and of AJK in general.
Reduce dependence on imported fuel oil.

Major advantages in exploiting hydro-power potential of AJ&K are

Convenience of interconnection with major high voltage grid network of WAPDA.
Low cost of transmission / dispatch.
Low construction cost of power stations.
Availability of reliable and credible data on Topography, Hydrology, Geology, Seismology and Power systems.
Availability of construction material and skilled/ unskilled labor.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Organization

Risk free environment, Peaceful, law abiding populace with no ethnic or law/order problems.