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Pakal Dul Dam is proposed 167m concrete-face rock-fill dam (CFRD) on Marusadar River, a tributary of Chenab River in Kishtwar district of J&K.
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The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation.
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Its underground power house has four units each of 250 MW capacity (total 1000 MW).
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With 1000 MW capacity, it will be largest Hydro Power Project in J&K on completion.
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It will be first storage project in J&K.
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Its project cost is shared by Government of India as well as the Government of J&K.
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It will have immense benefits for J&K by supplying power and also by improving water availability during lean season.