Energy ministers' meet: Hydro power revival back on discussion table

Union Power Minister R K Singh acknowledges acute coal shortage, allows import by states

In water-scarce Shimla, where energy ministers from across India flew to discuss woes of the power sector, the host state pushed for immediate and long-term reforms in the hydro power sector. Along with other hydro rich states, Himachal Pradesh asked the government to give hydro power the same status, priority and focus as solar power.

“For years, the people of Himachal have given their land and labour for the growth of hydro power in the state. They have not been duly compensated till yet even after giving up their river catchment areas and natural resources. The pain of displacement from