Manohar Lal reviews Himachal power sector in Shimla; two pumped storage projects discussed
On 7 November 2024 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, reviewed the state's power sector and urban schemes.
Summary
On 7 November 2024 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed the power sector and urban development schemes of Himachal Pradesh with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Issues under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and hydroelectric projects were discussed. It was discussed that the state and BBMB may jointly take up two pumped storage projects: 1,500 MW at Raipur in Una district and 2,800 MW at Garia in Kangra district.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 7 Nov 2024, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Review by
- Manohar Lal, with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Topics
- RDSS, hydroelectric projects, urban schemes
- PSP 1
- 1,500 MW, Raipur, Una district
- PSP 2
- 2,800 MW, Garia, Kangra district
- Partner
- BBMB with the state
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 1,500 MW pumped storage project that Himachal Pradesh and BBMB may jointly take up (discussed on 7 November 2024) is at:
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Correct answer: C — Raipur, Una
PIB (Power): the state and BBMB may jointly take up a 1,500 MW PSP at Raipur, District Una, and a 2,800 MW PSP at Garia, District Kangra.
What is the capacity of the pumped storage project proposed at Garia in Kangra district, discussed at the Shimla review on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2,800 MW
PIB (Power): a 2,800 MW PSP at Garia, District Kangra, may be taken up jointly by the state and BBMB.