Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has accorded in-principle approval for work amounting to Rs 116.27 crore for capital investment for renovation and modernisation of Dhakrani Hydro Electricity Project (HEP).
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVNL) has filed a petition before UERC for prior approval of capital investment for revamping Dhakrani HEP of 3 x 11.25 MW in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
The project includes hydro-mechanical work, mechanical work, electrical work, automation &control system and other work at a cost of around Rs 137.3 crore (including IDC).
However, after a detailed scrutiny of the petition, the UERC has accorded approval for work amounting to Rs 116.27 crore (including IDC).