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New Delhi : A K Singh, CMD, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) on January 23, 2022, handed over payment intimation advice of Rs 1 Crore to Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, as NHPC’s contribution to Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) at Shimla (HP).
This fund is used when natural calamities or tragedy strike the State and is provided to affected residents for immediate relief. It is also utilised for humanitarian purposes in adverse circumstances.
The Chief Minister asked CMD, NHPC, to expedite works related to 500 MW Dugar Hydroelectric Project (HP) and assured his support to NHPC in various clearances towards the early implementation of the Project. The Chief Minister also asked NHPC to take up Pumped Storage Projects in the state. During the meeting, Ram Subhag Singh, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, was also present, according o a PIB release.