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In a significant step towards strengthening renewable energy capacity, Telangana GENCO, the State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh, for the development of two major hydropower projects for power supply to Telangana. The MOU was signed in the presence of  Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukku and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.

The MoU marks a strategic collaboration between the two states, leveraging Himachal Pradesh’s rich hydropower potential and Telangana’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The proposed projects, Seli (400MW) and Meyar (120MW), will contribute to Telangana’s growing demand for clean energy and help in achieving long-term energy security.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Shimla on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated, “Our government is committed towards ensuring energy security for the states keeping in view its fast growing demand. In line with Telangana’s Clean & Green Energy Policy 2025, this MoU reflects our commitment to diversifying our energy portfolio while ensuring environmental sustainability. By partnering with Himachal Pradesh, we are taking a significant step toward securing cleaner, greener, and more reliable power for our future,".

Himachal Pradesh having blessed with perennial Himalayan rivers have potential to generate Hydel Power for 9-10 months a year as compared to limited period of Hydel power generation on South Indian rivers. By signing this MoU, the Telangana State envisages to use this natural resource of our country in Himachal Pradesh, to provide affordable, reliable and green power to the people of Telangana, Bhatti Vikramarka said.

The Deputy Chief Minister stated that these projects have been assigned to Telangana Genco on nomination basis.