SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted a comprehensive review of major hydro and solar power projects across Jammu and Kashmir, with a sharp focus on accelerating execution timelines and resolving bottlenecks. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Finance Satosh … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that hydro ganja is proving to be a big challenge for the government, and since it has been legalised in Thailand and America, cases of it being sent via parcel are increasing. He told the state council that … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Itanagar, June 13 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday declared the years 2025-35 as the “Decade of Hydro Power” to exploit the state’s hydropower potential estimated as 58,000 MW. A senior official said that during the ‘Decade of Hydro Power’, the government aims to undertake strategic policy and governance … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Shimla, June 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday visited the Shongtong-Karcham hydroelectric project in Kinnaur district to inspect the ongoing developmental works and announced its completion by November 2026. Chief Minister Sukhu inspected the powerhouse at Karcham town and visited the barrage site at Powari, where … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Shimla, May 18 (IANS) The 126 MW Larji Hydroelectric Power Project in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, which saw one of the deadliest floods in seven decades, has become operational with an outlay of nearly Rs 250 crore, the government said on Sunday. The facility suffered extensive damage due to … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) approved a record number of detailed project reports (DPRs) of six hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) of about 7.5 GW during FY2024-25, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday, marking a key milestone in India’s ongoing commitment to developing advanced … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Government-owned power giant NTPC and EDF India, a subsidiary of France’s Electricite de France, have entered into a partnership to set up pumped hydro storage and hydro projects bundled with renewable energy initiatives along with exploring opportunities in the distribution business. “NTPC and EDF India have signed a non-binding term … Read more