A meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee was held today under the chairmanship of Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi to review the progress of the 450 MW Shongtong Karchham Hydroelectric Project. During the meeting, Abid Hussain Sadiq, Managing Director, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), gave a detailed presentation on the project’s current status.

It was informed that the river diversion work of the Shongtong Karchham Hydroelectric Project has been completed, while construction of the barrage is nearing completion. Additionally, 81.91 percent of the feeder tunnel construction has been completed, and hydro-mechanical works of the project have also commenced.

Abid Hussain Sadiq stated that the target is to commission one unit of the project by December 2026, and work is being carried out at a rapid pace to achieve this goal. He further highlighted that HPPCL has achieved several significant milestones, including the widening of three vertical pressure shafts and the completion of Unit-I of the powerhouse.

Expressing satisfaction over the progress, Minister Jagat Singh Negi directed the officials to expedite the work on the Integrated Kashang Hydroelectric Project as well and ensure the timely completion of all ongoing projects.

The meeting was attended by Director (Personnel & Finance) Naresh Thakur, Director (Civil) Surender Kumar, General Manager of the Shongtong Karchham Hydropower Project Sunil Kanwar, along with other senior officers and officials.