Kinnaur, June 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today announced that the long-delayed 450 MW Shongtong-Karcham hydroelectric project in Kinnaur district is now targeted for commissioning by November next year.
He said the project, once operational, is expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 1,000 crore for the state.
During a visit to the project site, the Chief Minister inspected the power house at Karcham and the barrage at Powari. He directed officials to complete the work in a time-bound manner, adding that the project has remained incomplete for 13 years due to negligence by the previous BJP-led government.
"We are determined to complete this crucial power project by November 2026. It will be a major ste...