20th, May, 2022

Topic: Power Project

Importance: Himachal HPAS Prelims and Mains

What is the news?

• Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Chamba energy project on June 16th.

About Project:

• The PM is to inaugurate the 180 MW Bajoli Holi electricity project in Chamba.
• This run-of-the-river project on the Ravi is being executed by GMR Energy.

(Source: The Tribune)

Some More HP News:

1) Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has released two books of renowned writer Jagdish Sharma at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today.

The Governor released “Shaktipeeth, in reference to Himachal” and a poetry collection “Maa Aur Dwandva”. In the Shaktipeeth book, he has made available factual information by doing research work on the major Shaktipeeths of Himachal.

2) A cultural program ‘Swar Manjari’ is being organized at Raj Bhavan, Shimla on 20 May to provide a proper platform to classical music in Himachal Pradesh and to encourage artists.