The Himachal Pradesh Government has asked Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency to invite open bids from private companies to execute 54 identified small projects ranging from 0.40 MW to 5 MW capacities, aggregating 134 MW capacities.

The state government has allotted the 149 MW Sach Pass hydel project to L&T Power Development Company while the 13 MW Suil project was bagged by MBD.

On the other hand, the state plans to venture into thermal and gas sectors by generating 2,000 MW of additional power. According to another decision, 1,500 MW will be generated by getting coal blocks in the name of the state government. The remaining 500 MW is to be generated through share under ultra mega power projects besides tie-ups with gas-based companies.

The state has also decided that the Gypsa and Khab hydel projects will be developed under the state sector.

(Source from Project Today)