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Supreme Court decision on BBMB arrears a victory for Himachal, says CM Sukhu

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Supreme Court decision on BBMB arrears a victory for Himachal, says CM Sukhu

New Delhi Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday (November 6, 2026) termed the Supreme Court’s decision directing Punjab and Haryana to supply 11,973 million units of electricity to the State over 20 years towards its outstanding dues from the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas hydroelectric projects a historic victory for its people. Himachal to get 11,973 MU electricity from Punjab, Haryana as SC settles decades-old energy dispute storyline 1 The order settles a decades-old dispute over Himachal Pradesh’s 7.19% share in the power generated from the projects.

The State will receive nearly 60 crore units annually during the lean season, generating an estimated revenue of ₹10,000 crore to ₹20,000 crore over the 20-year period, depending on electricity prices, Mr. Sukhu said in a statement.