Guwahati News Desk: Rs. 11,000 crores worth projects were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi on Monday.
The inauguration of the projects was done by the PM while addressing a public meeting in Mandi.
Among the many projects, Dhaulasidh hydropower and Renukaji dam projects are also included in the list.
Referring to the hydropower and dam projects, the PM asserted that they are part of a ‘climate-friendly New India’.
In addition, after inaugurating and laying the foundation of the various hydropower projects, the PM said, ”India has achieved the target which was set for 2030, of making 40 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy, this year itself.”
The PM added, ”Today every Indian will be proud that India has achieved this goal in November this year itself.”
Moreover, appreciating the Himachal government for taking several measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM said, “Today, the Himachal Pradesh govt has completed four years. During its tenure, the government fought against COVID-19 and also made sure that development works in the state do not stop.’’
Furthermore, PM Modi went ahead to emphasize on how Himachal Pradesh is one of the most important pharma hubs in the country, and appreciated how during the terrifying times of COVID-19, the State readily helped not only the other states but many countries as well.
