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Kishau Multipurpose Project: Six-Government Pact on Tons River

17 September 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSKishau MultipurposeProject:Six-Government Pacton Tons River17 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A stalled water and power project moved ahead once the participating governments signed an agreement.

Key facts

  • Estimated outlay: ₹15,000 crore.
  • River: Tons.
  • Dam type and height: concrete gravity, 232.6 m.
  • Power station: hydropower, 422 MW.

Who gets what

  • Host states: Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
  • Beneficiaries (water and power): Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.

Exam angle

  • River of the project: Tons.
  • Capacity 422 MW; height 232.6 m.
  • Governments party to the agreement: six.

Test yourself

1. The Kishau Multipurpose Project is planned on which river?

The dam and power plant are on the Tons River.

2. What is the installed hydropower capacity planned for the Kishau project?

The plan includes a 422 MW hydropower plant.

3. Which states host the Kishau Multipurpose Project?

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the host states.

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