Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) to expedite the execution of under construction hydroelectric power projects.

The Chief Minister also directed the HPPCL to set December 2026 as the completion date for the 450 MW Shong Tong hydel project.

“More than 60 per cent of the project has already been completed and the remaining work must be expedited. The transmission line be established in parallel to ensure timely evacuation of the power from this project,” he said.

Sukhu also discussed the progress of 130 MW Kashang-II and III, 48 MW Chanju-III, 40 MW Renuka Dam and 191 MW Thana Plaun hydroelectric power projects and instructed that the timelines for the completion be strictly adhered to.

The CM stressed on set

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