State run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has started drilling to discover energy from the bowels of the earth in Ladakh – an area which lies on the Himalayan geothermal belt.
It has long been reported that Puga Valley in Ladakh’s south eastern part may have significant geothermal energy potential and now assessments have begun for the project’s viability.
ONGC last week started drilling at the remote valley located at an altitude of 14,000 feet and has hit upon high pressure st...