Himachal: River diversion completed in Shongtong project

Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) officials informed a cabinet sub-committee on Wednesday that the river diversion work at the Shongtong Hydropower Project has been completed and other works, including the construction of a barrage, will be completed soon. At the cabinet sub-committee meeting chaired by Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, officials gave a detailed presentation on the progress of the 450 MW project.

They stated that 81.91 percent of the feeder tunnel construction has been completed, and hydro-mechanical works have begun. HPPCL Managing Director Abid Hussain Sadiq said the corporation aims to commission one unit of the project by December 2026. He added that key milestones, such as widening three vertical pressure shafts and completing Unit 1 of the powerhouse, have been achieved. Expressing satisfaction with the progress, Negi directed officials to expedite work on the Lippa Hydropower Project as well.