Patel Engineering Limited, a leading infrastructure and construction company, has achieved a major milestone by completing 10 lakh cubic meters of concrete placement at the Kiru Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir. The project, being developed on the Chenab River, is one of the key initiatives under India’s push for renewable and sustainable energy generation.
The milestone marks significant progress in the construction of the 624 MW Kiru Hydroelectric Project, being executed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (CVPPPL), a joint venture of NHPC, JKSPDC, and PTC India Ltd. Patel Engineering, which serves as the main civil works contractor, stated that this achievement reflects the company’s engineering capabilities, timely execution, and commitment to quality and safety standards in challenging Himalayan conditions.
The project, once operational, is expected to generate over 2,300 million units of clean electricity annually, contributing substantially to the region’s energy security and hydropower capacity.
With this progress, Patel Engineering continues to reinforce its position as one of India’s leading infrastructure players in the hydropower sector, playing a crucial role in advancing the country’s green energy transition.
