SJVN CMD Lays Foundation Stone for Office Building at 210 MW Luhri Stage-1 HEP Project in Himachal Pradesh

SJVN CMD Lays Foundation Stone for Office Building at 210 MW Luhri Stage-1 HEP Project in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, February 27, 2024: Smt. Geeta Kapur, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN), visited the 210 MW Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh today. During her visit, she marked significant milestones by:

• Laying the foundation stone: for the office building at the project’s dam site in Palahi village, Kullu district.
• Inaugurating the portable cabins: which will serve as a temporary site office until the permanent building’s completion.

Project Progress Review and Commendation:

Smt. Kapur, accompanied by Project Head Sh. Sunil Choudhary and senior officials, comprehensively reviewed the ongoing construction activities. These include:

• Power House
• Forebay Penstock and Plunge Pool
• Nallah Diversion
• Hydro-Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Works

Expressing satisfaction with the progress across all sites, Smt. Kapur commended the project officials and contractors for their dedication and adherence to the planned schedule. This ensures timely achievement of critical project milestones.

Project Highlights:

• Location: River Satluj, spanning Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi districts
• Foundation Stone Laying: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on December 27, 2021
• Estimated Cost: Rs. 1810 crores
• Expected Generation: 758 million units of electricity annually
• Benefits:
  • Overall development of the region and the state
  • Community asset creation
  • Infrastructure development
  • Direct and indirect employment opportunities

The 210 MW Luhri Stage-1 HEP project represents a significant contribution to renewable energy generation in Himachal Pradesh. SJVN’s commitment to timely completion underscores its dedication to sustainable development and regional progress.
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