Centre sanctions ₹7,922-cr multipronged projects in HP
The Centre has cleared a sum of ₹7,922.69 crore for the construction of six irrigation, multipurpose and flood control projects under the river development and Ganga rejuvenation program in Himachal Pradesh. The approved projects include the Renukaji multipurpose dam project on Giri river in upper Yamuna basin of Sirmaur district, which will augment the availability of water for Delhi, Haryana, UP, HP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. The project will generate 40 MW of power during peak flow and is being executed by the HP Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL). From one of the six schemes cleared is the Renukaji dam project, a national project with an estimated cost of ₹6,946.99 crore HP will get 40 MW of free electricity under the Renukaji dam project's agreement and the state will receive 3.15% of the water share. The other proposals included the flood protection and anti-erosion measures costing ₹975.70 crore. Dharampur constituency in Mandi got clearance for Sakrain, Malthod, Thothu, Dol and Samour Khad projects costing ₹145.73 crore. Kangra district got Naker Khad and its tributaries work of ₹231.02 crore, Mandi district for Sheer Khad from Barchhwar to Jahu secured work worth ₹157.66 crore and in Shimla Pabbar river from Tikkari to Hatkoti in Rohru division river-related worth ₹190.82 crore.
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14 August 2020
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