Himachal: Centre to set up 1-MW power plant in last village on Indo-China border

A Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) will adopt Chitkul, the last inhabited village on the Indo-China border in high-altitude Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and assist the state government in development of this village under “Vibrant village programme”, said Union minister for power and new and renewable energy RK Singh, who concluded his visit to the state on Friday.

The minister said that one megawatt power plant would be set up in Chitkul and possibility of setting up of micro hydel projects on rivulets of the area would also be explored. “One megawatt power plant would be established in Chitkul in Kinnaur district. The possibility of setting up micro hydel projects on rivulets of the area would also be explored. To promote tourism activities and rich cultural heritage of the area, a cultural and tourist centre would also be established at Chhitkul,” said RK Singh.