Union Power Minister Manohar Lal recently visited the 2,400 MW Tehri Power Complex in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal to inspect ongoing construction activities. This complex, including the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), is a pivotal project under THDCIL contributing significantly to India’s Renewable Energy infrastructure.
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- Manohar Lal, Union Power Minister, inspected the Tehri Power Complex in Uttarakhand.
- The visit focused on the ongoing construction at the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant.
- Key areas inspected included the Butterfly Valve Chamber and the Machine Hall.
- The minister reviewed progress on river joining works for integrating the PSP into water management systems.
- He praised THDC’s contributions to hydropower projects aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047.
- Manohar Lal highlighted the strategic importance of hydropower in combating climate change and enhancing energy security.
- He urged THDCIL to maintain momentum for timely project completion.
- The Tehri Dam, a highlight of the complex, was commended as an engineering marvel.
- The Tehri Power Complex includes Tehri Hydro Power Plant, Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project, and Tehri Pumped Storage Plant.
- This multipurpose scheme on the Bhagirathi River aims to store surplus water during monsoon for irrigation and drinking water needs while generating 2400 MW of power.
