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PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun The Union ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given its clearance to the 72 MG Tyuni- Plasu hydropower project. The approval paves the way for the construction of the proposed project on the Tons River in Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district. The project is expected to generate approximately 298.51 million units (298.5 million units) of electricity annually.  Expressing happiness at the final forest clearance for the Tyuni-Plasu hydroelectric project, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this is a significant achievement towards making Uttarakhand self-reliant in the power sector. Emphasizing on the immense potential for hydroelectric power generation in the State, the CM said that the State government is committed to utilizing these possibilities while maintaining environmental balance.  He stated that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State government is continuously working to promote clean and renewable energy. “The completion of the Tyuni-Plasu hydro project will increase the State’s power generation capacity and strengthen energy security. The State government is striving to advance the necessary approvals and procedures related to hydroelectric projects in a timely manner to ensure optimal utilization of the State’s water resources,’’ he said.  The managing director of UJVN limited, Ajay Kumar Singh stated that the receipt of final forest clearance for the Tyuni-Plasu project is a significant achievement of long-standing efforts. This will help advance the project’s construction work. The Corporation will prioritize project work while ensuring compliance with all necessary legal and technical procedures, he said. The MD stated that utilizing Uttarakhand’s available water resources while maintaining environmental balance is crucial to meeting the state’s energy needs. “UJVN Limited is committed to developing new hydropower projects in the State and accelerating projects under construction. The receipt of final forest clearance for the Tyuni-Plasu project is an important step in this direction. Upon completion, the project will provide the State with additional clean electricity, strengthening the State’s energy security and economic development,’’ he said.