Himachal Pradesh Energy Projects: ₹3,336 Crore Investment

Key facts

• The Himachal Pradesh government signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of ₹3,336 crore.
• The 19 hydropower projects include Soyal Dashal (9 MW), Khauli-II (6 MW), Gramang (9 MW), Umli (10 MW), Bharmour Stage-I (24 MW), Bharmour Stage-II (21 MW), Harsar Stage-II (22.5 MW), Harsar Stage-III (19 MW), Tundah Stage-II (24 MW), Janglik (18 MW), Rupin Stage-II (15 MW), Dunali-I and II (17 MW), Jari (12 MW), Toral Kundli (18 MW), Tundan (15 MW), Kot Dogri (10 MW), Upper Kurmi (8 MW), Kalal Khol (11 MW), and Melan (9.6 MW).
• The state government cancelled the allotments of 15 power projects where developers showed little interest in implementation.
• The construction of the 150 MW Tidong Stage-I Hydroelectric Project has been completed.
• An MoU was signed with Geo Tropi India Pvt Ltd for the exploration and development of geothermal power projects.
• Himachal Pradesh has an estimated hydropower potential of approximately 24,000 MW, comprising 189 completed projects (12,588 MW), 54 projects under construction (1,528 MW), and 526 projects at various approval stages (7,539 MW).