Current Context : The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had granted the FCA Stage II clearance for the use of approximately 85 bighas for the 450 MW Shongtong Karchham hydroelectric project in Kinnaur.

About Project :

• The Shongtong Karchham hydroelectric project would significantly boost the state’s power generation capacity and contribute to its economic growth.
• Location: Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India
• River: Satluj River
• Installed Capacity: 450 MW
• Type: Run-of-the-river project