:In J&K, the “Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project” was inaugurated by the Union Power Minister.
Highlights:
Pakal Dul HE Project (1,000 MW) is being built by Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Limited (CVPPPL) and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation in Kishtwar, J&K.
Union Power Minister R K Singh virtually inaugurated the diversion of the Marusudar River of Pakal Dul HE Project in Kishtwar, J&K.
The Chenab River is fed by the Marusudar River, which is a major tributary.
“Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project”
The Pakal Dul HE Project has a capacity of 1000 MW. Chenab Valley Power Projects [P] Ltd is constructing it.
JKSPDC (Govt of J&K) and NHPC Ltd have formed a joint venture business (Govt of India Enterprise).
The mentorship programme was launched for Young Innovators for marking 75th Year of Indias independence.
This mentorship programme will help in promoting scientific temper among masses, by strengthening scientific research & innovation efforts in India.
The programme is a pan India Scheme, which envisages Star College in every district supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
This programme will help towards the concept of networking, outreach and hand holding. It seeks to organize workshops, handhold at colleges particularly in rural areas, meetings per month and conduct outreach activities in government schools. These activities will enable new colleges that have started their journey under the scheme to come up in line with the mandate of Star college scheme.