Shanan hydropower project

Question 1

Where is this hydropower project located ?

Answer 1

Himachal Pradesh

Question 2

Why is this in news ?

Answer 2

This was leased out to Punjab in 1925 for a period of 99yrs.

This period is now over and Himachal is asking the control of the project back from Punjab

Question 3

What has the court said in this regard ?

Answer 3

Maintain Status quo – Yathasthithi

Question 4

Shanan hydropower project is located on which river ?

Answer 4

Uhl river (a tributary of Beas river)

Beas is a tributary of Indus

Question 5

Where is the Shahpur Kandi dam located ?

Answer 5

Border of Punjab and J&K (Pathankot)

This dam is built on Ravi river