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Himachal Speeds Up Technical Survey for 1,500 MW Lahaul-Spiti Hydro Project

Himachal Speeds Up Technical Survey for 1,500 MW Lahaul-Spiti Hydro Project

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July 16, 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has fast-tracked the technical process for a proposed 1,500 MW hydro power project in Chamba's Jyuri, utilizing water from the Bhaga river in Lahaul-Spiti. Soil samples have been sent for testing to design the 10-km tunnel and powerhouse infrastructure, officials confirmed.