Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 30 Oct: In a significant boost to hydropower development in Uttarakhand, UJVN Limited’s 72 MW Tyuni-Plasu Hydroelectric Project has received final forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The approval paves way for the construction of the project on the Tons River in Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district. The project is expected to generate around 298.51 million units, or nearly 29.85 crore units, of electricity annually.
Expressing satisfaction over the development, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today described the clearance as a major achievement in the state’s efforts to become self-reliant in the energy sector. He said Uttarakhand possesses immense hydropower potential and that the state government is committed to harnessing these resources while maintaining environmental balance.
The CM added that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government has been consistently promoting clean and renewable energy. He noted that the completion of the Tyuni-Plasu Hydroelectric Project would enhance Uttarakhand’s power generation capacity and strengthen the state’s energy security. He added that the government is making sustained efforts to ensure timely processing of approvals and other formalities related to hydropower projects so that the state’s water resources can be utilised more effectively.
UJVN Limited Managing Director Ajay Kumar Singh said that obtaining the final forest clearance for the Tyuni-Plasu project is the result of long-standing efforts and marked an important milestone for the corporation. He said the approval would facilitate the commencement of construction-related activities and that the corporation would accord priority to the project while ensuring compliance with all statutory and technical requirements.
Singh expressed gratitude to CM Dhami for his guidance and support in securing the clearance. He said the state government has been continuously working towards harnessing Uttarakhand’s hydropower potential and strengthening the energy sector under the Chief Minister’s leadership.
He also thanked Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Principal Secretary (Energy) Dr R Meenakshi Sundaram and Principal Secretary (Forest and Environment) RK Sudhanshu for their support..
The UJVN chief said that utilising Uttarakhand’s water resources while maintaining ecological balance is vital for meeting the state’s growing energy needs. He noted that projects such as Tyuni-Plasu would not only increase clean energy generation but also promote self-reliance in the energy sector.
He added that UJVN Limited remains committed to developing new hydropower projects and expediting work on projects under implementation across the state. The final forest clearance for the Tyuni-Plasu project marks a significant step in that direction. Once completed, the project is expected to provide additional clean electricity to the state, further strengthening Uttarakhand’s energy security and supporting its economic development.
