The project is proposed to be located on right bank of Saichu nallah a tributary of river Chenab in district Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The project envisages the construction of a Trench Weir across Saichu nallah and underground Power House shall be located on the right bank of Saichu nallah near village Saichu in district Chamba of Himachal Pradesh.
| Capacity |
58 MW |
| Design Energy (in 90% dependable year) |
204.0 MU |
| Gross Head |
360.33 m |
| Diversion Structure |
Trench Weir 35 m(L)x 2m (W) |
| Head Race Tunnel |
5.22 km long, 2.75 m dia. D shape concrete lined |
| Penstock/Pressure shaft |
One no., underground, 479 m long, 2.25 m dia. |
| Power House |
Underground type to house two no. vertical axis Pelton Turbine with generation units of 29 MW each. |
| Village |
Saichu |
| District |
Chamba |
| State |
Himachal Pradesh |