Govt mulls incentives for hydropower projects in J&K, aims to speed up capacity

The government is considering incentives for hydroelectric power projects in Jammu & Kashmir to boost hydropower capacity amid India's decision to keep the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance. Discussions include free power to the union territory, grants for equity shares in joint ventures, water cess waivers, and GST rebates to make projects economically viable.