Power Minister reviews urban development schemes, power sector in Himachal Pradesh

The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal reviewed the urban development schemes and the power sector scenario for Himachal Pradesh at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh.

The main agenda focuses on enhancing regional collaboration and exploring joint development opportunities in Urban development and the Power sector.

The progress of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the State was reviewed in the meeting.  Additionally, issues related to Hydro sector, Power Sector reforms, measures taken for facilitating Ease of Living through electricity and power transmission were discussed. The State Government also raised its concerns and gave suggestions on the issues presented.

 

 

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Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister for his visit to Chandigarh for a review of Himachal Pradesh in respect of issues related to Urban development and the Power sector.

He assured of taking necessary measures for expeditious award and implementation of the Distribution Infrastructure. He further assured that seeing the benefits that the System metering would offer, the works for the same under RDSS shall be executed on priority. He also suggested that NTPC may be engaged to explore the option for converting waste to charcoal product so as to improve waste management.

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The review meeting mentions that the State of Himachal Pradesh has a huge hydro-power potential that should be effectively utilized and joint efforts of the Centre and the State would go a long way in tapping this potential, thereby increasing the generation of power.

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