Question: In which of the following States the Kashang Hydel Project is located?
(a) Manipur
(b) Nagaland
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu-Kashmir
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On September 11th, 2017, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh inaugurated the first phase of Kashang Hydroelectric Project (65 MW) in tribal Kinnaur district.
- This project is operated by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation.
- This is 195 MW (65 × 3 megawatts) project.
- The project started in the year 2009.
- Due to some rehabilitation disputes pending in the National Green Tribunal, only 65 MW of electricity is being produced presently.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cm-inaugurates-first-phase-of-kashang-hydel-project/1/1045809.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/virbhadra-inaugurates-1st-phase-of-kinnaur-project/articleshow/60469806.cms