Barh Super Thermal Power Project dedicated to the nation
Schemes for strengthening the distribution system in all States have been implemented at a sanctioned cost of more than Rs.2 lakh crores with the average availability of power in rural areas at 20.5 hours and in urban areas 23.5 hours as of now.
Giving an industry update on this, Power Minister R K Singh said the whole country has been connected into one integrated grid running on one frequency.
The Ministry of Power has notified Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, under Electricity Act, 2003. Implementation of these Rules shall ensure that new electricity connections, refunds and other services are given in a time bound manner, said the Minister as he dedicated to the nation a 660 MW Unit of Barh Super Thermal Power Project at Barh in Bihar on 18 August 2023.
The inaugurated 660 MW unit is second of Stage I of the project. Fiinews.com
