The Central Government has laid the foundation stone for three hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Himachal Pradesh. These projects are: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I: This project involves constructing an 86 m high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj river near Nirath village. It will generate 210 MW of hydro power at an estimated cost…
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently reviewed the progress of ongoing energy projects and emphasized the State Government’s focus on expanding green energy initiatives. He highlighted the development of a one MW Green Hydrogen Project in Nalagarh, Solan district, and the commissioning of a 32 MW Solar Power Project in Pekhubela, Una district, in…
NHPC has announced that all four units of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project (800 MW) in Himachal Pradesh are expected to be operational by March 2025. This run-of-the-river project is designed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River. With a cost estimate of Rs 39.2 billion, it will feature four…
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, held a meeting in Shimla to review Himachal Pradesh’s urban development initiatives and power sector advancements. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Public Works & Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, and senior state and central government officials attended the meeting, focusing on the state’s Revamped…
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the historic 110 MW Shanan Power House in Mandi district, emphasizing the need for its control to be transferred to the Himachal Pradesh government following the expiration of the lease period. Although the power house is currently operated by the Punjab government, Sukhu mentioned that discussions are…
Himachal Pradesh is set to fully electrify its public transport system, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announcing a plan to convert the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) fleet to 100% electric by March 2025. The transition to electric vehicles aims to reduce the environmental impact and improve HRTC’s financial performance, positioning it as a key…