India, May 24 -- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi today and raised several key issues concerning the interests of Himachal Pradesh.

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

He urged for an 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. He said that while the State is significantly contributing to development of the Nation...