Shimla, Oct. 10 -- HP Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government has established the Himachal Pradesh Energy Management Centre (HPEMC) with a view to efficiently manage the sale and purchase of electricity for maximizing the State revenue and minimizing power procurement costs.
Presiding over a meeting of the HPEMC here today, the Chief Minister directed the officers to prepare an action plan for power procurement in view of the approaching winter season.
He noted that water flow in rivers declines during winters due to snowfall in higher regions, making it essential to plan power purchases in advance to ensure uninterrupted supply at economical rates.
The Chief Minister said that the HPEMC would play a p...