The remark came amid opposition from neighbouring states, Punjab and Haryana, which said the cess imposed under the HP Water Cess on Hydro Power Generation Act, 2023 is in violation of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
In a meeting held here with the representatives of Electric Vehicles Manufacturing Companies, the CM asked the firms to keep in mind the various parameters like Himachal's hilly terrain, loading capacity and luggage space.
The board has approved fundraising of up to Rs 800 crore by issuing non-convertible non-cumulative participating redeemable preference shares (NCPRPS) of the face value of Rs 10 each, which constitutes 0.01 per cent of the fully paid-up capital on a private placement basis to the promoters.
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission on Wednesday fixed new electricity rates for the year 2022-23 and, considering the industrial sector’s importance for growth, did not increase its tariff for the third consecutive year.
It added additional 10,000 MW of green energy though hydro, solar and other green energy sources by 2030 and expeditious development of green energy sources.
The project was inaugurated by Sukh Ram, Power Minister, Himachal Pradesh and P K Singh, Director - Commercial & Projects (Additional Charge), PFC Ltd.
“As HPSEBL is reeling under serious financial crunch, we are constrained to issue a notice to deposit outstanding amount within 15 days, failing which the supply of electricity shall be disconnected without any further notice,” it says
The chief minister will take care of Anil Sharma's portfolio of Multi Purpose Projects and Power, Non Conventional Energy Sources, the spokesperson said.
Local hoteliers have now warned of widespread agitation if they do not get uninterrupted and proper power supply by Thursday evening.
Terming the allegation as wrong and contrary to facts, the government claimed records reveal price found in this tender was the lowest in India
Himachal Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (MPP and Power) Tarun Kapoor today directed Director Energy to set up the control room.
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