India revives Ujh Multipurpose Project
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 02, 2026 · Last updated Aug 02, 2026
The revival of the Ujh Multipurpose Project signals increased government investment in water infrastructure and hydropower in the region, potentially benefiting construction and engineering firms. It may also improve agricultural productivity and water security in India — Jammu and Kashmir and India — Punjab, India, with positive long-term economic effects.
On August 2, 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh (politician) reviewed the status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua district, India — Jammu and Kashmir. The project, conceived nearly a century ago, has been revived after decades of delay. It is being implemented by WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India undertaking under the India — Ministry of Jal Shakti. The project will generate 186-212 MW of electricity, irrigate about 90,000 hectares in India — Jammu and Kashmir and India — Punjab, India, and supply drinking and industrial water. It also has a security dimension, backed by the India — Ministry of External Affairs, to restrict unregulated water flows and curb cross-border infiltration. The revival is part of the government's push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to complete long-pending projects, following the revival of the Shahpurkandi dam project in 2019. The minister emphasized expeditious implementation and assured full government support.
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