International Dam Safety Conference Held in Shimla

Current Context: In March, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the International Dam Safety Conference in Shimla, emphasizing Himachal Pradesh’s role in renewable energy and addressing dam-related rehabilitation.

Key Highlights:

• Himachal Pradesh is emerging as a global hub for renewable energy, particularly hydropower.
• CM stressed efforts to ensure compensation and justice for displaced people from Bhakra and Pong Dams.
• Reaffirmed commitment to eco-friendly development, especially in the face of climate change.