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Himachal Pradesh Targets ₹1,500 crore for Kishau Dam Project, Says CM Sukhu
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🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:31 AM
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state will pursue the Kishau Dam scheme with an estimated cost of ₹1,500 crore.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled a new strategy to develop the Kishau Dam in Himachal Pradesh, projecting a total outlay of around ₹1,500 crore. The announcement was made during a press briefing focused on the state's infrastructure agenda.
The Kishau Dam, slated for construction on the Sutlej River, is expected to augment the region's hydro‑electric capacity and improve water management for irrigation and flood control. State officials say the project aligns with broader goals of energy security and rural development.
Funding for the venture is anticipated to come from a mix of central government grants, state allocations, and possible private participation under public‑private partnership models. Detailed project reports are being prepared, and the government aims to secure necessary clearances within the next few months.
If approved, the dam could become a key asset in Himachal's power portfolio, potentially adding several hundred megawatts to the grid and supporting downstream agricultural communities. The administration has pledged to monitor environmental impacts closely throughout the construction phase.
The Kishau Dam, slated for construction on the Sutlej River, is expected to augment the region's hydro‑electric capacity and improve water management for irrigation and flood control. State officials say the project aligns with broader goals of energy security and rural development.
Funding for the venture is anticipated to come from a mix of central government grants, state allocations, and possible private participation under public‑private partnership models. Detailed project reports are being prepared, and the government aims to secure necessary clearances within the next few months.
If approved, the dam could become a key asset in Himachal's power portfolio, potentially adding several hundred megawatts to the grid and supporting downstream agricultural communities. The administration has pledged to monitor environmental impacts closely throughout the construction phase.