Chandigarh, April 26 -- Power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday stated that three major hydel projects under the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) have surpassed their annual generation targets, recording the highest output in the past three years.

He said that the Shanan Power House, located in Joginder Nagar, emerged as a standout performer by generating 512.656 million units (MU) of electricity, exceeding its annual target of 480 MU by 6.80%. "This exceptional performance is attributed to efficient plant operation, favourable hydrological conditions and timely maintenance practices," he said. The Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project (ASHP) generated 486.14 MU, outperforming its target of 470 MU by 3.43%.

Similarly, the Muke...