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Himachal CM Sukhu directs court affidavit for takeover of 66 MW Dhaulasidh project

Shimla, September 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed the Power Department to file an affidavit before the court for taking over the 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Power Project being constructed on the Beas river by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL).
Presiding over a meeting of the Power Department here, Sukhu said the state government was ready to pay the first instalment towards the cost of the project to facilitate its takeover in the interest of Himachal Pradesh.
He said the state government would not compromise on the interests of the people and was committed to protecting the state's wealth and natural resources.
The Chief Minister said efforts were also being made to take over the Luhri and Sunni hydro power projects from SJVNL.
Reviewing the progress of various under-construction hydro power projects, Sukhu directed the department to expedite construction and ensure their completion within stipulated timelines so that the state could derive maximum benefits from its hydroelectric resources.
During the meeting, officials informed the Chief Minister that the 450 MW Shong Tong Power Project would become fully operational by September next year following the commissioning of its three turbines.
The officials also informed him that a Power Purchase Agreement would be signed with Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) for the electricity generated by the project.
Sukhu also reviewed the progress of the 66 KV transmission line being constructed from Pooh to Samdo and from Samdo to Kaza. He directed officials to accelerate the work on the transmission infrastructure.
The Chief Minister further reviewed the progress of the 2 MW Rangrik Solar Power Project, which is equipped with a 1 MWh battery energy storage system.
He directed officials to make the project operational before the onset of snowfall, stressing that it should remain functional during the winter season to ensure uninterrupted power supply to residents of the area.
The Chief Minister emphasised the need for timely completion of power generation and transmission projects, particularly in remote and snow-bound areas, to strengthen the state's power infrastructure and ensure reliable electricity supply to consumers.
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