Prime Minster Narendra Modi inaugurated three hydropower projects of 1,752 MW capacity in Himachal Pradesh. He dedicated the 520 Megawatt generation capacity third phase of Parbati hydro power project, 412 Megawatt Rampur project and 800 Megawatt Kol Dam power project to the nation. While inaugurating these projects, Modi said they would change the economic horizon of Himachal Pradesh.
- Addressing a public rally in Mandi, Modi said, through the LED bulbs campaign, Himachal has been able to save approximately one crore rupees daily.
- He said, it is not only helping consumers in reducing their monthly bills but also adding to environmental conservation.
- The Prime Minister said, his government has fulfilled a long pending promise of One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen. He said, country is proud of people of Himachal Pradesh who have contributed significantly to the defence of the country.
Himachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh nicknamed as Snow-laden Province is a state of India located in Northern India.
- Himachal Pradesh is famous for its natural beauty, hill stations, and temples.
- Himachal Pradesh has been ranked fifteenth in the list of the highest per capita incomes of Indian states and union territories for year 2013-14
- Capital: Shimla
- CM: Virbhadra Singh
- Governor : Acharya Dev Vrat
