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Keeping this in mind the state government has reinforced its
commitment by bringing about sweeping changes in its policy
according to the need of time. The state of Sikkim is blessed with
tremendous hydroelectric power potential that has been worked out
at 8000 MW peak and a firm base of 3000 MW. Approximately seventy
miles north-south stretch of Sikkimese territory possesses a
land-gradient that lies roughly between 500 feet to 28,000 feet
above sea level. Due to this amazing terrain Sikkim houses some of
the most turbulent and swiftest rivulets in the world that is best
suited for harnessing hydel power potential.
With the change in the policy of the Government
of India the Sikkim state was quick enough to grasp the required
methodology as how to go about in respect of harnessing the
hydro-power potential of the state by way of proper planning and
speedy implementation of projects through external agencies, which
would therefore enhance the revenue generation. In accordance to
the changed policy the state Government has already taken up steps
by inviting public and private participation in the field of both
the generation and the transmission.
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