35 mini HEPs under implementation: Govt
Jammu: Minister for Science & Technology, Sajad Gani Lone Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Government is committed to harness the available hydro potential of the State by building Micro/Mini/Small projects in a systematic manner. He said 35 such projects have been identified and awarded to various Independent power Producers under “Hydel Policy 2011” adding that these are at different stages of implementation.
Replying to a Question by Daleep Singh Parihar, the Minister said that in addition, 13 more such projects are proposed to be constructed under PMDP and their completion is targeted by 2021-22.
KV Correspondent
