Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed happiness over the historic success achieved by Himachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court regarding BBMB arrears and the state’s financial rights, calling it a victory for the people of the state. Under this arrangement, Himachal Pradesh will receive 60 crore units of electricity every year for 20 years thereby generating income of Rs. 10000 crore to Rs. 20000 crore during the period.
The Chief Minister said that this decision could help the state earn additional revenue of up to Rs. 1,000 crore every year, if the electricity rate is fixed at Rs. 13 to Rs. 14 per unit, the state would benefit even more. However, even if the rate remains at Rs. 6 per unit, the government would still receive at least Rs. 500 crore every year. He said this additional income would strengthen the state’s financial position and help to speed up development works.
He said that the government would continue its fight in future also to protect the rights of Himachal Pradesh with the same determination. The state government is also strongly pursuing issues such as the Shanan Power Project and Water Cess. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that Himachal Pradesh receives its rightful share.
Congratulating the nearly 75 lakh people and 24 lakh families of the state on this historic achievement, the Chief Minister said that securing the state’s rights over its resources was one of the government’s top priorities.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that continued efforts to secure the rightful value of the state’s natural resources and protect its rights would help Himachal Pradesh become the most prosperous and happiest state in the country by 2032.
