Jispa Dam: Locals demand eco tourism, not hydel project

  • | Wednesday | 19th July, 2017

Since 2009, people of Todh valley in Lahaul-Spiti district are opposing the Jispa Dam project proposed over Bhaga river, a tributary of Chenab , at Jispa village. SHIMLA: Public outrage against the proposed 300 MW Jispa Dam was witnessed in a public meeting held at Jispa in Lahaul-Spiti district on Monday with residents making it clear that they would not allow the project. Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) MD Devesh Kumar tried to persuade the people by telling them about the importance of project but they re fused to buy his argument. Fierce opposition forced the officials to leave the meeting without any outcome.The process to prepare a detailed project report is going on since 2010 and so far HPPCL has already spent around Rs 3-4 crore on the project.

SHIMLA: Public outrage against the proposed 300 MW Jispa Dam was witnessed in a public meeting held at Jispa in Lahaul-Spiti district on Monday with residents making it clear that they would not allow the project. Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) MD Devesh Kumar tried to persuade the people by telling them about the importance of project but they re fused to buy his argument. Fierce opposition forced the officials to leave the meeting without any outcome.The process to prepare a detailed project report is going on since 2010 and so far HPPCL has already spent around Rs 3-4 crore on the project. Since 2009, people of Todh valley in Lahaul-Spiti district are opposing the Jispa Dam project proposed over Bhaga river, a tributary of Chenab , at Jispa village.

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