The state government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India is seeking bids from power companies to develop a 400MW Karthai hydro electric power (HEP) project.

The pre-qualification tender application is expected to launch in December.

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Shaleen Kabra, Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) managing director, said the capacity of the Karthai-I HEP project is expected to increase from 240MW to 400MW.

In addition, a proposal for the 990MW Karthai-II unit is in its advanced stages, reports PTI.

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