(a) whether the Government proposes to start new hydel power projects during the current year;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the total MW of additional electricity likely to be generated thereby?
(a) whether the Government proposes to start new hydel power projects during the current year;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the total MW of additional electricity likely to be generated thereby?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) to (c) : One Hydro Electric Project (HEP), namely, Luhri Stage–I HEP (210 MW) in Himachal Pradesh has been taken up for construction during the current financial year. The project is scheduled for commissioning in the year 2025-26. Luhri Stage-I HEP (210 MW) has an annual design energy of 758.2 Million Units.
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