Inspect hydro projects twice a month: Shimla DC

Shimla, July 8

Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap here today directed Subdivisional Magistrates (SDMs) to mandatorily inspect the hydro projects operating in their respective areas twice a month and ensure that a monthly report was sent to his office.

He said this during a review meeting held at Bachat Bhawan regarding the safety standards of the hydro projects operating in the district.

Kashyap said it was crucial to comply with the safety standards in all the operational hydro projects in the district.

“It must be ensured that the safety of people living in the project-affected areas is not compromised. There should be no delay in the payment of benefits to those affected by the projects,” he said.

During the meeting, stakeholders also presented their issues to the administration, which are affecting the project operations.

The DC appealed to all project representatives to adopt at least one government school to create a positive impact in society.