Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday sought permission from the Centre for 21 new hydropower projects with a capacity of 2,123 MW for the state | (Photo: Reuters)
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday alleged that only 40 per cent of Uttarakhand’s total hydropower generation capacity is being utilised and sought the Centre’s approval for 21 new hydropower projects with a capacity of 2,123 MW for the state.
The request was made by the Prime Minister during a meeting with Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who met him at his official residence.
Khattar is visiting the state to review the progress of the Tehri Hydro Power Complex and various urban development projects in the state.
Expert committees have recommended construction of 21 new hydroelectric power plants with a capacity of 2,123 MW on the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers and their tributaries, the Prime Minister said.
He requested Khattar to take positive steps to implement the plans at the earliest as currently only 40 per cent of the state’s total hydropower capacity is being utilised.
The Union Minister assured Dhami that a meeting will be held soon with the officials of the ministries of energy and Jal Shakti in Delhi, in the presence of the Prime Minister, to hold a discussion on the issue. energy, electricity
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First print: Jul 15, 2024 | 11:50 PM IST