Shimla, Nov. 12 -- HP Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday held 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 Chief Minister assured the Army of the state government's full cooperation in the execution of its projects. It was informed during the meeting that the Army is considering setting up wind turbine projects at 20 locations in the border areas for which the detailed project report has been prepared.
The project is expected to generate between 68,000 and 80,000 kWh of energy annually, sufficient to electrify 120 to 160 households. Sukhu noted with satisfaction that the border tourism initiative, launched joi...