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Ramban, October 23, 2026: Satnam Singh, Head of Project (HOP) for the Sawalkot Hydroelectric (HE) Project, met newly posted Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban, Anna Lata Sinha, at the Police Headquarters in Ramban on Friday to discuss the district’s security situation and review developments concerning the major hydropower project.

During the meeting, Singh briefed Sinha on key project developments and discussed the prevailing security scenario in the district. He also informed her about a recent meeting of the Public Investment Board (PIB) concerning the project’s funding and viability.

Highlighting progress in the tendering process, Singh said technical bids for Lot-1, valued at ₹5,129 crore, had been opened. The financial bid stage is expected to follow shortly, marking another step in the project’s procurement process.

Singh extended his best wishes to Sinha on assuming her new responsibilities and presented her with NHPC’s signature planter and a memento commemorating the 1,800 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project as tokens of goodwill.

Sinha underscored the project’s strategic importance and assured the project authorities of the district police’s cooperation and support in relevant matters. She also shared experiences from her previous postings and initiatives undertaken during her career.

The meeting reaffirmed the importance of coordination between NHPC and the district police to facilitate the smooth progress of the Sawalkot project, which is being developed as a major hydropower initiative in the region.

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