Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Himachal CM Seeks Increased Power Share from BBMB Projects
The leader of Himachal Pradesh wants the government to give the state more free electricity from big power projects.
He's asking for 12% of the power from these projects, as they haven't been getting a fair share.
He also wants extra funds for local areas near a specific project.
Additionally, the state wants a representative on the board that manages these projects.
Lastly, the leader is asking another state, Haryana, to pay back electricity debts, so both states can move forward with more power projects.
Himachal Pradesh's CM seeks 12% free power from BBMB projects.
The CM requested the PM to correct the historical wrong of Himachal not receiving its share.
He also sought 1% additional free power from the Nathpa Jhakri Power Project for LADF.
The CM requested representation in the BBMB by appointing a whole-time member from the state.
He urged Haryana to provide written consent for BBMB energy arrears to Himachal.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister is requesting 12% free power from BBMB projects, 1% extra power for LADF, representation in BBMB, and energy arrears from Haryana.
- When
- The requests were made in written communications.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure fair power distribution, correct historical wrongs, and facilitate future power projects.
Himachal Pradesh Perspective
Haryana Perspective
Power Distribution
Himachal Pradesh Perspective
Himachal Pradesh believes it is entitled to 12% free power from BBMB projects and seeks fair representation.
Haryana Perspective
This perspective is not directly addressed in the article.
Financial Compensation
Himachal Pradesh Perspective
Himachal Pradesh wants to recover power arrears from Haryana.
Haryana Perspective
This perspective is not directly addressed in the article.
- Requested Free Power
- 12% from BBMB projects
- Additional Power for LADF
- 1% from Nathpa Jhakri Project
- Power Arrears Owed
- 13,066 million units (Nov 1966 - Oct 2011)
- Proposed Repayment Period
- 15 years
- Annual Repayment Rate
- 871 million units