Shimla, Nov. 12 -- Army is considering setting up wind turbine project at 20 locations in the border areas for which the detailed project report has been prepared, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday after a meeting with senior officers of the Indian Army's Central Command and reviewed various projects being implemented by the army in Himachal Pradesh. The CM assured the army of the state government's full cooperation in the execution of its projects. The project is expected to generate between 68,000 and 80,000 kWh of energy annually, sufficient to electrify 120 to 160 households. Sukhu said that the border tourism initiative, launched jointly by the state government and the Indian Army is showing encouraging results. Tourist inflow in the border regions has seen a remarkable rise--from around 21,000 visitors in 2024 to over 70,000 in 2025-- a three-and-a-half-fold increase. The CM directed officials to ensure hassle-free facilities for tourists visiting the border areas to enhance their overall experience. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and the Indian Army to foster collaborative research and development initiatives in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Brigadier Anurag Pandey, signed the MoU on behalf of the Indian Army while Professor Mahavir Singh, Vice-Chancellor represented HPU....