A meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee was held today under the chairmanship of Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Shri Jagat Singh Negi to review the progress of the 450 MW Shongtong Karchham Hydroelectric Project. During the meeting, Shri Abid Hussain Sadiq, Managing Director, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), made a detailed presentation on the current status of the project.
It was informed that the river diversion work of the Shongtong Karchham Hydroelectric Project has been successfully completed, while the construction of the barrage is nearing completion. Further, 81.91 per cent of the feeder tunnel construction has been completed, and hydro-mechanical works on the project have also commenced.
Shri Abid Hussain Sadiq stated that the target is to commission one unit of the project by December 2026, and construction activities are being carried out at an accelerated pace to meet the stipulated timeline. He also highlighted key achievements, including the widening of three vertical pressure shafts and the completion of Unit-I of the powerhouse.
Expressing satisfaction over the progress of works, Minister Shri Jagat Singh Negi directed the officials to expedite construction activities and ensure timely completion of all components of the project. He also instructed the authorities to accelerate work on the Integrated Kashang Hydroelectric Project to meet scheduled deadlines.
Meeting was attended by Director (Personnel & Finance) Shri Naresh Thakur, Director (Civil) Shri Surender Kumar, General Manager, Shongtong Karchham Hydropower Project, Shri Sunil Kanwar, along with other senior officers and officials.
