NHPC signs MoU with HP Govt

Balraj Joshi, CMD NHPC and Principal Secretary Energy Government of Himachal Pradesh signing MoU at Shimla.
Balraj Joshi, CMD NHPC and Principal Secretary Energy Government of Himachal Pradesh signing MoU at Shimla.

Excelsior Correspondent

Jammu, Sept 26: An MoU was signed for execution of 449 MW Dugar HE Project located in Chamba District between NHPC and Government of Himachal Pradesh.
The MoU was signed by Balraj Joshi, CMD, NHPC and Principal Secretary, Energy Government of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla in the presence of Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
The Project is a run of the river scheme on Chenab river and its estimated present day cost of the project is 4112 crores.
The Project will generate 1610 MU in a 90% dependable year with 95% machine availability.
The State will benefit by way of free power, local area development and employment opportunity for Himachalis.
The project will bring all round development and prosperity in the project vicinity.