Telangana signs MoU with Himachal Pradesh for two hydropower projects

Shimla: Telangana GENCO, the Government of Telangana, 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 marked 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.

Environmental sustainability

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Shimla attended by chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukku, deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said, “Our government is committed towards ensuring energy security for the States keeping in view its fast-growing demand. In line with Telangana’s Clean and 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.”

Cost of hydel power

Hydel power is the best source of reliable renewable energy power. When compared to thermal power, the variable cost of hydel power production is extremely low. Further, the cost for thermal power production increases every year, whereas the cost of Hydel power generation reduces.

Himachal Pradesh, having been blessed with perennial Himalayan rivers, has the potential to generate hydroelectric power for 9-10 months a year as compared to a limited period of hydel power generation on South Indian rivers. By signing this MoU, the government of Telangana envisages using this natural resource of our country in Himachal Pradesh to provide affordable, reliable and green power to the people of Telangana.

These projects have been assigned to Telangana Genco on na omination basis. The partnership is expected to boost Telangana’s power generation capabilities while also supporting Himachal Pradesh’s efforts to utilise its hydroelectric resources optimally.