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UBUB: Bijli Mahotsav held at GDC (W) Anantnag

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PM interacts with beneficiaries of Power sector schemes

ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag along with the Ministry of Power in association with NHPC, KPDCL Saturday organised the concluding celebration of ‘Bijli Mahotsav’ at Govt. Degree College (Women) Annatnag.
The event was organized as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence.
The concluding ceremony of Bijli Mahotsav was used as a platform to celebrate the collaboration between the Central and the State Governments and highlight the key achievements of the power sector.
Some of the key highlights, as mentioned by PM in his address include 169 GW of generation capacity added, transforming our country from power deficit to power surplus, 1.6 lakh ckm of transmission lines added, connecting the entire country into one grid emerging as the largest integrated grid in the world.
The PM also mentioned the achievement of 100 percent village electrification (18,374) and 100 percent household electrification (2.86 Cr) besides Rs. 2.02 Lakh Cr outlay for system strengthening which has increased power supply in rural areas increased from 12 hours in 2015 to average 22.5 hours at present. Also, Fastest-growing RE capacity – doubled from ~76 GW in 2014 to ~160 GW now.
PM also interacted with the beneficiaries of the schemes of Power Sector during live online sessions wherein many beneficiaries shared their experiences with the PM on the benefits of power sector schemes.
While giving the concluding remarks on the occasion, Chief Engineer, Kashmir, said that under centrally sponsored schemes KPDCL Anantnag, has achieved 100 percent electrification in the District in 2018 by installing number of new receiving stations, laying of HT Lines, installing of new transformers under DDUGJY, Saubhagya, IDPS, etc.
Public representatives, officers and officials of various departments and NHPC besides students witnessed the PM’s Interaction with beneficiaries along with the launching ceremony of ‘Revamp Distribution Scheme’ and ‘ Rooftop Solar Scheme’ of the Ministry of Power.
On the occasion, the dignitaries highlighted the benefits of electricity and the unprecedented growth achieved by the power sector over the past few years. Screening of short films on the power sector was also held.

 

 

 


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