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Supreme Court settles Bhakra‑Nangal power row, grants Himachal 12,000 MU electricity
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:19 PM
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The Supreme Court has resolved the long‑standing Bhakra‑Nangal power dispute, directing that Himachal Pradesh receive 12,000 megawatt‑units of electricity.
The apex court has finally put an end to the protracted Bhakra‑Nangal power dispute that has lingered for decades, issuing a verdict that allocates a specific quantum of electricity to the state of Himachal Pradesh. The judgment, delivered by a bench of the Supreme Court, clarifies the share of power generated from the Bhakra‑Nangal project that must be supplied to the hilly state.
Under the order, Himachal Pradesh is entitled to receive 12,000 megawatt‑units (MU) of electricity from the Bhakra‑Nangal scheme. The allocation is expected to be sourced from the existing generation capacity of the dam complex and delivered through the regional transmission network.
Legal experts note that the decision removes a long‑standing source of inter‑state contention and could streamline power distribution in northern India. State officials have welcomed the ruling, saying it will help meet growing demand for electricity in Himachal Pradesh’s residential and industrial sectors.
Under the order, Himachal Pradesh is entitled to receive 12,000 megawatt‑units (MU) of electricity from the Bhakra‑Nangal scheme. The allocation is expected to be sourced from the existing generation capacity of the dam complex and delivered through the regional transmission network.
Legal experts note that the decision removes a long‑standing source of inter‑state contention and could streamline power distribution in northern India. State officials have welcomed the ruling, saying it will help meet growing demand for electricity in Himachal Pradesh’s residential and industrial sectors.