Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the Power Department to file an affidavit in the Court to take over the 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Power Project being constructed on the Beas river by the SJVNL.
The Chief Minister said that the present state government would not compromise on the interests of the people of the state and remains steadfast to protect the wealth and resources of the state. He said that the state government is also making earnest efforts to take over Luhri and Sunni hydro projects as well from the SJVNL.
Sukhu reviewed the various under construction hydro power projects and directed to expedite the construction of these projects in a time bound manner to reap maximum benefits for the people of the state.
During the meeting, officers apprised the Chief Minister that 450 MW Shong Tong Power Project will fully become functional by September next year following the commissioning of three turbines. It was also apprised that power purchase agreement will be signed with HPSEBL for the electricity to be generated from this project.
