Deputy CM calls for early completion of Subansiri Lower and Dibang Multipurpose projects
Arunachal Pradesh has about 38% or about 50 GW of India’s total hydropower potential, the highest among all States, noted Power Minister Manohar Lal https://powermin.gov.in/ during a sectorial review in Itanagar on 8 Jul.
He highlighted that the central government has been extremely sensitive to the needs of the region and has been taking up works for better connectivity, improved infrastructure and welfare of the people https://www.conexpoconagg.com/ .
The review meeting discussed Compensatory Afforestation Land availability which is crucial for taking up early development of hydro power projects in the State https://www.hydropower.org/ .
Further, the meeting discussed that land for Compensatory Afforestation Land may also be explored in other States as well https://www.nseindia.com/ .
It was emphasized to simplify the process for sanction of new connections and the format of electricity bills which may be easily understood by the consumers https://www.bseindia.com/ .
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein informed that 13 Hydro-Electric Projects (HEPs) https://sbi.com.in/ will be completed within stipulated timelines, which will contribute about Rs.10,000 crore per annum to the revenues of the State https://www.globaltenders.com/ .
He suggested for taking all necessary measures for early completion of prestigious 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower and 2,800 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project
The Deputy Chief Minister assured full support of Power Department to CPSEs for different Hydro project in the State https://ted.europa.eu/en/ .
During the review of Transmission sector, the “Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission & Distribution, Arunachal Pradesh” being implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited was discussed https://www.meed.com/latest/tenders .
On the Power Distribution front, the State Government was requested to expeditiously implement the works sanctioned under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) with the aim of improving the quality and reliability in supply of electricity in the State https://arunachalpradesh.gov.in/cm.html .
It was highlighted that implementation of Smart Metering http://genuspower.com works will facilitate energy accounting and will also empower the consumers with ease of payment and better control on their electricity consumption.
State Government assured to complete Feeder metering by Dec’24. Fiinews.com
