PRIs oppose power projects in Lahaul
The representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) have unanimously decided to oppose mega hydel power projects in the eco-fragile tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti.
They recently got together at Keylong for a two-fay meeting to deliberate on the issue. The meeting was presided over by Anuradha Rana, chairperson of Zila Parishad, Lahaul and Spiti.
“Around 15 mega and 40 micro hydel power projects are proposed by the state government on the Chenab river basin in Lahaul and Spiti to generate electricity. Five mega projects (Tandi 104 MW, Rashel 102 MW, Bardang 126 MW, Miyad 90 MW and Jispa 300 MW) were allotted recently. Other projects that were awaiting allotment are at Chhatru (108 MW), Shelly (400MW) and a few others,” Rana said.
