Telangana Signed MoU with Himachal Pradesh for 520 MW Hydropower Project

Current Context: Telangana and Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU on March 29, 2025, in Shimla, to develop 520 MW hydropower projects in Lahaul-Spiti district, focusing on renewable energy collaboration.

• The projects include 400 MW Seli and 120 MW Miar, with an investment of ₹6,200 crore.

Key aspects of the agreement are:

• Mutual Benefit: Telangana provides tiered free power to Himachal for 40 years in exchange for project development rights.
• Job Creation: It will generate 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, boosting local employment.
• LADF Contribution: 1.5% of the project cost will support the Local Area Development Fund, enhancing community welfare.
• Sustainability: This project demonstrates inter-state cooperation to expand India’s renewable energy initiatives while benefiting the environment and local economy.

Question:

Q.1 Telangana and Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU on March 29, 2025, for the development of which hydropower projects?
a) 500 MW Tawang and 120 MW Miar
b) 400 MW Seli and 120 MW Miar
c) 300 MW Baspa and 220 MW Nathpa
d) 450 MW Rampur and 250 MW Chamera

Answer: b) The MoU between Telangana and Himachal Pradesh focuses on the development of the 400 MW Seli and 120 MW Miar hydropower projects in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, with a total investment of ₹6,200 crore.