Ladakh government assures steps towards solar project execution | India News


Ladakh government assures steps towards solar project execution

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh govt Wednesday assured a delegation from Changthang region that it would study the proposed 13gw solar power project and examine how to take it forward after residents sought its implementation.The project, approved by the central govt on Oct 18, 2023, aims to develop transmission lines passing through Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, and be integrated with the national grid. It is to be implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, and get completed by 2029-30.A delegation from Korzok constituency of Changthang met chief secretary Ashish Kundra in Leh and pointed out that limited livelihood opportunities was forcing migration from villages. “They stressed the proposed solar power project was viewed as a transformative opportunity for the region and expressed concern over uncertainties and rumours regarding its possible relocation,” a spokesperson for the Ladakh administration said.With Changthang now a separate district, the solar power project holds significant potential for employment generation, revenue creation, and regional development, the spokesperson added.



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