Shimla, May 22 -- In a significant move towards solving several key issues of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a meeting with the Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Thursday.

According to the officials, the Chief Minister strongly advocated for the release of arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and stressed the need for appointing a permanent member from Himachal Pradesh to the BBMB board.

The Chief Minister also urged for and increase in the State's free power share in hydro power projects operated by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), particularly those, where the cost has already been recovered.

"While the State is significa...