NHPC told to undertake capacity building of unskilled labour
Minister of State for Atomic Energy Dr Jitendra Singh has called for expediting the speed of ongoing hydel power projects, saying that upon their completion, the electricity produced by these plants will touch 8,000 MW https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
With this mammoth power generation capacity, Jammu & Kashmir will catapult into becoming the biggest power hub of North India, said Dr Singh while chairing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee Meeting (DISHA) on 21 Dec https://www.globaltenders.com/.
He also called upon the National Hydro Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) to undertake capacity building of local unskilled labour to increase their employability for projects requiring specific skills and specialised training https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
Reviewing the status of projects aimed at boosting connectivity in the district, Dr Singh, in particular, called for expediting the construction of a full-fledged airstrip in the district under Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN). The facility aims to improve connectivity for the population living in tough terrain. Dr Singh said efforts must be synergised so that the airstrip sees light of the day https://www.nseindia.com/.
While reviewing the status of works under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Jal Jeevan Mission at Kishtwar, the Minister urged that the concerned departments, including R&B, need to work in close coordination with the public representatives for speedy and better execution of projects https://www.bseindia.com/.
Dr Singh also called for further exploration of the world’s finest sapphire discovered in the mines of Paddar area in the district for generation of additional revenue and creation of more employment opportunities for the local youth. Fiinews.com
