NHPC signs pact for 500 MW Dugar hydro electric power plant in Himachal's Chamba

New Delhi: State-owned hydro power giant NHPC has inked a pact with the Himachal Pradesh government for the implementation of 500 MW Dugar Hydroelectric Project in Chamba district.

“Implementation agreement for 500 MW Dugar Hydro Electric Project located in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, was signed between NHPC Limited and government of Himachal Pradesh on 26 August 2022 at Shimla,” a statement said.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh, and AK Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, NHPC Limited.

The document was signed by Suresh Kumar, General Manager (E), NHPC, and Harikesh Meena, Director (Energy), Directorate of Energy (DoE), Himachal Pradesh.

Earlier, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 449 MW Dugar Hydro Electric Project was signed between NHPC and the government of Himachal Pradesh on 25 September 2019.

Subsequent to signing of the MoU, NHPC carried out detailed survey and investigations, techno-economic studies and submitted a detailed project report for an enhanced capacity of 500 MW to Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

The accord of concurrence to the project was issued by CEA on  26 April 2022.

Forest and environment clearances in respect of the project are in process.

Dugar Hydroelectric Project is expected to generate 1,759.85 million units in a year.

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