Una, October 26:- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said Una district would establish a new identity in power generation in the coming years, with a target of approximately 220 MW of electricity production. The district has made progress in promoting solar power, with 75 MW of solar power plant capacity successfully established. He said that electricity generation was once considered limited to hilly areas and rivers, but a commitment had been made to demonstrate that power could also be generated in Una. Today, the district is progressing rapidly in this direction.
On Monday, the Deputy Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the modernisation and upgradation of the 33 kV electricity substation at Khad in the Haroli Assembly constituency, at a cost of ₹5.79 crore. Once completed, the project is expected to provide relief from unscheduled power cuts to approximately 15,000 people across 14 panchayats. The work is targeted for completion before the next summer to strengthen the electricity supply system. He also inaugurated the Electricity Sub-Division Khad office building, constructed at a cost of ₹37.48 lakh, and dedicated it to the public.
Mukesh Agnihotri also laid the foundation stone for the 60-metre-long Chandpur-Lalri bridge over Chandpur Khad, to be constructed at a cost of ₹3.82 crore. He said the bridge would make travel more convenient for local residents and improve connectivity. Development works in the Haroli Assembly constituency were being continuously accelerated, with infrastructure strengthened according to people's needs.
Major Development Works in the Power Sector
The Deputy Chief Minister said extensive work was underway to strengthen electricity infrastructure in Una district. Three 220 kV electricity substations were being established in the district—one at Bathu, the second at Beet and the third at Pekhubela. Once operational, these substations would strengthen the electricity supply system and help meet the region's power requirements.
He said 1,400 electricity poles had been installed so far in the Haroli Assembly constituency. Departmental officers and employees were playing an important role in improving the power supply system. He appreciated their efforts in the electricity sector.
18 Bridges Under Construction in Haroli
Mukesh Agnihotri said construction work on 18 bridges was currently underway in the Haroli Assembly constituency. The bridge being built between Pandoga and Tyudi was also an important project for the area. He said it was approximately the same size as the Haroli-Rampur bridge, and efforts were being made to complete it soon. Special attention was being given to connecting missing links and constructing bridges wherever road connectivity remained inadequate, making travel easier for residents.
Among those present were Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ranjit Rana; Haroli Block Congress Committee President Sandeep Agnihotri; Bhaini Khad Gram Panchayat Pradhan Vandana Kumari; Khad Gram Panchayat Pradhan Urmila; Lower Panjawar Gram Panchayat Pradhan Pramod; Advocate Virender Mankotia; Superintending Engineer (Electricity) Darshan Singh; and other dignitaries.
Mukesh Agnihotri Attends Condolence Ceremony for OSD Vikrant Singh Thakur’s Mother
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri attended the Dharma Shanti and Rasam Pagri ceremony held at Dev House on Takka Road in Una for the spiritual peace of the late Asha Rani, mother of his OSD Vikrant Singh Thakur. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace for the departed soul.
Kutlehar MLA Vivek Sharma, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ranjit Rana and other dignitaries were also present.
