Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
The cabinet approved the takeover of the 382 MW Sunni, 210 MW Luhri Stage-I, and 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydroelectric projects, which were earlier allotted to SJVNL, as well as the 500 MW Dugar and 180 MW Baira Suil hydroelectric projects allotted to NHPC. To facilitate the takeover of the Sunni L
China's construction and operation of dams has sparked controversy as building river dams and artificial reservoirs causes "irreversible modification of natural landscapes" and "such extensive interfeence can even increase the risk of earthquakes, according to The Institute for Security and
India welcomed the decision given by the Neutral Expert on the Indus Water Treaty which upholds and vindicates India's stand in relation to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, the Ministry of External Affairs shared on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday passed an order of attachment of Himachal Bhavan located in Delhi's Mandi House. This was passed after the state government failed to pay the due amount of Rs 64 crores to the Seli Hydroelectric Power Co. Ltd.
These discussions underscored the potential of hydroelectric power in Himachal Pradesh and explored ongoing projects and cooperative efforts in urban development.
India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact, and the longstanding dispute concerning Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects (HEP) with a total outlay of Rs.12461 crore
Taking to the social media platform, X, he said, "The modifications in the Hydroelectric Projects scheme approved by the Cabinet will boost infrastructure development in remote areas. It will accelerate hydropower growth, create jobs and drive investments in the sector."
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SJVN, GMR Energy, and their associated companies to facilitate the development of a 900 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal.