Kishenganga is tributary of Jhelum River. It originates in India then it enters POK and flows for 150 km before joining Jhelum. India is planning for Kishenganga Hydro-electric project for generating 110*3 MW of energy by diverting substantial part of water from Kishenganga to it’s project location and then to Wuller lake and finally to Jhelum river.
Pakistan has raised objection for construction of Kishenganga Project near LOC. Pakistan has claimed that under Indus treaty of 1960, No project can be contracted which does not leave enough water for agriculture and hydro-electric project for another country. Although diverted water from Kishenganga will eventually join Jhelum and reach to Pakistan but will reduce flow of water in Kishenganga in POK. It may adversely affect environment and may leave little water for agriculture and another hydro-electric Neelum – Jhelum Project project which Pakistan is planning.
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