Srinagar, March 13 -- In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, the minister incharge stated that despite its priority status, the 10.50 MW project has not received the required funding from the Centre under the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP-15).

The project, estimated at Rs 135.02 crore as per 2022 price levels, was one of the 33 small hydro projects sanctioned under the Small Hydro Development Programme. However, due to concerns over financial feasibility, its development has been stalled, he said, as per news agency KNO.

He said that the government has repeatedly raised the issue in review meetings, seeking up to 60% central financial assistance, but no grants have been sanctioned so far.

He said that IIT Roorkee, a...