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porate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for the Baglihar Hydroelectric Project (BHEP) at Chanderkote have been primarily used for local infrastructure development, community welfare, and maintenance works around the project area. The project is owned and operated by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC).
Specific examples of works and initiatives include:
Local Area Development: A significant amount of funds (over Rs. 112 crore across various NHPC projects in the region, including BHEP) has been disbursed for local area development, which includes the construction of roads and bridges. The project has also benefited the local community through employment generation and the expansion of the local market.
Infrastructure & Maintenance Tenders: JKSPDC has issued various tenders funded through relevant budgets (which may include CSR allocations) for specific civil works in the BHEP area. These include:
Construction of residential quarters for technicians.
Repair and renovation of field hostels and an Ist Aid Centre.
Upgradation of drainage and sewage disposal systems.
Construction of a path and drain from the main road to a cremation ground.
Construction of a path/steps with railing for a cremation shed near the dam reservoir.
Community Welfare: The project has provided both permanent and indirect employment to locals, with a significant percentage of the workforce drawn from the surrounding areas.
While specific, itemized expenditure lists for "CSR funds" are not publicly available in a single document, the funding is generally directed toward projects that align with the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VII guidelines, focusing on community developmen