Himachal CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Launches 5 MW Solar Power Project and Fisheries Training Center

Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation for a 5 MW solar power project and a fisheries training center in Una district. These projects aim to boost renewable energy and local economy. The state targets to become green by March 2026 with significant investments in solar and electric transportation.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated two significant projects: a 5 MW solar power project and a state-of-the-art fisheries training center in Gagret Assembly constituency of Una district. The solar project will cost Rs 31 crore, while the fisheries center will be constructed at Rs 5.17 crore. Notable attendees included MLAs Sanjay Rattan, Sudarshan Babloo, and Vivek Sharma.

During the public address, Chief Minister Sukhu announced that the Bhanjal solar power project, to be completed within eight months by the H.P. Power Corporation Limited, will produce 10.54 million units annually, generating Rs 3.82 crore in revenue and reducing 396 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. He highlighted the dedicated effort towards renewable energy with Una district poised to generate 47 MW, including the completed 32 MW Pekhubela solar project and ongoing 10 MW Kutlehar project.

In a bid to protect the state's climate, the government has set a target to make Himachal Pradesh green by March 31, 2026. The state has allocated Rs 300 crore for purchasing electric buses and aims to fully transition HRTC's fleet to electric. Despite developmental delays due to the model code of conduct, Sukhu pledged accelerated progress and inspected the fisheries training center site.

Local MLA Rakesh Kalia expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the projects in the Gagret constituency. He also presented additional community demands to the Chief Minister.