PM Modi unveils Rs 11,281 crore worth hydropower projects in Himachal for big push to green energy

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled four hydro-electricity projects in Himachal Pradesh worth over Rs 11,281 crore in what he termed a “big step forward in realising the dream of a climate-friendly New India.”

Addressing a huge rally in Mandi, the Prime Minister said, “In 2016 the country had set a target of achieving 40% electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030. But all Indians will be proud to know that this goal has already been achieved in November this year. 

This reflects the speed at which India is working under the present double-engine government to move ahead with development projects, he added. 

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Renukaji Dam project which he pointed had been lying pending for around three decades.

The 40 MW project will be built at a cost of around Rs 7000 crore. It will prove to be immensely beneficial for Delhi, which will be able to receive around 500 million cubic metre water supply per year. 

The Prime Minister also flagged off work on the Luhri Stage 1 Hydro Power Project. The 210 MW project will be built at a cost of over Rs 1800 crore. It will lead to generation of over 750 million units of electricity per year. The modern and dependable grid support will prove beneficial to surrounding states of the region as well. 

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