Khattar reviews progress of Hry atomic power project, emphasises clean energy development
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Chandigarh:
Manohar Lal Khattar
, the Union minister for power and housing and urban affairs, along with chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, visited the Haryana Atomic Power Project located in Gorakhpur, Fatehabad, on Saturday.
Khattar said the project would meet the long-term energy needs not only of Haryana but also of north India.
During the visit, the two reviewed the progress of ongoing construction works and instructed the officials concerned to complete these as per the set standards at the earliest. Khattar emphasised that nuclear energy was an environmentally favourable means of energy production.
NPCIL project director Jivendra Kumar Jain, through a presentation, provided information about the department of atomic energy and the NPCIL's work.
He also elaborated on the increase in nuclear energy production, the construction of the Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, CSR, and awareness programmes.
The former CM said the project would not only fulfil the long-term energy needs of Haryana and north India but also strengthen the commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions.
During the review meeting, the Union minister obtained detailed information about the ongoing construction works and instructed officials to complete the work on time in accordance with safety standards.
He emphasised the importance of raising awareness among the public to eliminate any doubts regarding nuclear safety and suggested informing nearby communities about nuclear safety.
Khattar instructed officials to prioritise visionary development works by coordinating with administrative officials and public representatives for better utilisation of the CSR funds. He also said nuclear power plants were cost-effective in the long run compared to others and have minimal pollution issues.
He also announced plans to plant over 20,000 trees in the nuclear plant complex during the upcoming monsoon season.
All states have been urged to ensure establishing at least one nuclear power plant and expanding existing plants.
Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Barala, chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, additional chief secretary (Power) Apoorva Kumar Singh, CEA member Ajay Talegaonkar, HRPA director Suresh Babu, project director N K Mitharwal, Sanjeev Kumar Singla, H K Nagotia, and other dignitaries and officials were also present.
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