Himachal CM Advocates for Transfer of Historic Shanan Power Project.

Shimla:

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the historic 110 MW Shanan Power House in Jogindernagar subdivision of Mandi district on Friday, asserting that it is time for the Punjab government to hand over control of the project to Himachal Pradesh.

During his inspection, the CM received briefings from officials regarding the power house’s operations and condition. He emphasized that, following the expiration of the lease period, the Himachal Pradesh government rightfully deserves ownership of the project, which has been managed by Punjab for over a century.

Sukhu stated, “The Shanan project does not fall under the Punjab Reorganization Act, and we respect the legal processes involved, including the appeal currently before the Supreme Court.” He reiterated the commitment of Himachal Pradesh to abide by the court’s decision.

The Chief Minister’s visit aimed to assess the project’s current state, highlighting ongoing discussions about its transfer. He was accompanied by senior officials, including Superintending Engineer Rajesh Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan, among others.