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Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Light at the end of decades: Electricity reaches 17 villages
Raipur: Seventeen forest villages in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district received electricity for the first time. A state govt spokesperson made the announcement and this development under the chief minister majratola electrification scheme has brought much-needed hope to the residents, officials said. The electrification of remote villages such as Katuljhora, Kattapar, Bodra, Bukmarka, Sambalpur, Gattegahan, Pugda, Amakodo, Pitemeta, Tatekasa, Kundalkal, Raymanhora, Nainguda, Metatodke, Kohkatola, Edasmeta, and Kunjkanhar was completed at a cost of Rs 3 crore. Officials highlighted the significant challenges involved in reaching these areas, citing difficult terrain, dense forests, and the presence of Naxals. Previously, 540 families in these villages relied on solar energy and lanterns. Many solar installations were either stolen or non-functional, leaving the villagers in darkness. So far, 275 families have been provided with electricity connections, and work on connecting the remaining households is in progress. Villagers expressed joy when electric lights first illuminated their homes in villages. Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) executive director Shirish Selat operationalised the 25 kVA transformer in Tatekasa village. The project involved laying a 45 km long 11 kV line, installing 87 low-tension poles, and setting up 17 transformers. Selat said that obtaining the NOC from the forest department and transporting equipment to these remote locations posed significant hurdles. He credited the efforts of the technical team for the completion of the task.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Maoist-hit villages in Chhattisgarh see light for first time
Seventeen Maoist-affected forest villages in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district have been electrified for the first time under the Majratola Electrification Scheme RAIPUR: Seventeen forest villages in the Maoist-affected Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh have been electrified for the first time, state officials announced. Under the chief minister Majratola Electrification Scheme , remote villages including Katuljhora, Kattapar, Bodra, Bukmarka, Sambalpur, and others were connected at a cost of Rs 3 crore. Previously, around 540 families depended on solar energy and lanterns, many of which were stolen or non-functional, leaving residents in darkness. So far, 275 households have received electricity connections, with work ongoing to connect the rest. Villagers celebrated as electric lights illuminated their homes for the first time. Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) Executive Director Shirish Selat inaugurated the project in Tatekasa village. The work involved laying 45 km of 11 kV lines, installing 87 low-tension poles, and setting up 17 transformers. Mr Selat said the challenges of obtaining forest department clearances and transporting equipment through difficult terrain and dense forests, as well as the presence of Maoists in the region. He praised the Chief Minister Majratola Electrification Scheme and the technical team for completing the project.
News18
08-05-2025
- Business
- News18
How Modi Govt Is Fast-Tracking 4 Big Hydropower Projects Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Last Updated: The four hydro-power projects being fast-tracked are - Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar and Kirthai. 'Now, India's water will flow for India's rights, will be stored for India's rights, and will serve only India's needs"- So said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, reflecting his firm stance on managing India's water resources more effectively and ensuring they benefit the country first. After the big surgical strikes in Pakistan, India is planning the big squeeze on water going to Pakistan. But how will this be executed? Four major hydro-power projects are being fast-tracked by the government. This comes at a time when India has put the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed by cross-border terrorists. 1. Pakal Dul HE Project: Located in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, the concrete-faced rock fill dam, standing at 167m, is the highest of its kind in India, with 72m of dam height progress and 24.78 lakh cum filling achieved. The completion of the Head Race Tunnel is vital for the timely completion of the project, and excavation is progressing rapidly. The government has approved the setup of transmission lines. The spiral casing erection for Unit-1 and Unit-2 was completed in February 2024. 2. Kiru HE Project (624 MW): Located in Kishtwar, the timely completion of dam concreting works is essential for the project's completion, with 3.5 lakh cum of concreting achieved out of a total of 13.95 lakh cum. The project is expected to be completed within the fixed timeline. 3. Kwar HE Project (540 MW): A major milestone, the diversion of the River Chenab, was achieved in January 2024, allowing the start of main dam works, which are currently in progress. 4. Kirthai Stage-I (930 MW): Located in the Kishtwar district, J&K, upstream of the Kiru HE project on the Chenab River, this run-of-river project will generate 3329.52 MU annually in a 90% dependable year. It involves the construction of a 121m high concrete gravity dam. The project is set to begin without the need for an earlier Indus Water Treaty clearance application. The power generated will be distributed widely. More Developments Power Purchase Agreements for Pakal Dul HE Project and Kwar HE Project have been signed with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Consents for power purchase have been received from Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka for both projects. A Power Purchase Agreement for Kiru HE Project, covering 543 MW, has been signed with GUVNL, and consents for power purchase have been received from Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. First Published: May 08, 2025, 08:18 IST
Time of India
30-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Schedule power cuts with water supply hours to thwart illegal pumps: RMC
Raipur: The Raipur municipal commissioner has requested the power company to schedule electricity cuts during the water supply hours so that illegal practice of using pumps to excessively extract water and an equitable water distribution during peak summer can be ensured. RMC commissioner Vishwadeep has asked that this arrangement to occur from May 1 to June 15 of this year during morning and evening water supply hours to address temporary water shortages at pipeline tail-ends. People using an invertor may throw a wrench in the equitable aspirations of these plans. The RMC commissioner said that due to increased demand for drinking water in summer, many citizens use pumps to extract water, which disrupts equitable distribution and leads to inadequate water supply to households located at the tail end of pipelines. As a result, the civic body has been receiving frequent complaints about temporary water shortages. To ensure that every citizen receives sufficient drinking water during summer, it would be appropriate to suspend electricity in affected areas during the water supply periods mentioned above. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience three trade fairs with just one ticket Undo automatica 2025 Undo Laser World of Photonics Undo World of Quantum Undo Visit automatica: June 24-27, Munich Undo The RMC commissioner has written a letter to the superintending engineer of Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL), Raipur. He urged that the power supply be suspended daily from 6:15 am to 6:45 am and 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm from May 1 to June 15, 2025, during the water supply hours. He has also asked the engineer to instruct subordinate staff in the concerned areas accordingly so that the summer water distribution can be managed smoothly. M. Vishwakarma, superintending engineer of the power distribution company, stated that they have received the letter. "We will take up the matter with the CSEB and make an appropriate decision," Vishwakarma said. Meanwhile, another senior officer in CSPDCL disagreed with the RMC commissioner's request for evening power cuts. After 6 pm, it gets dark and people need electricity. Practically, it may not be feasible. However, there is no issue with scheduled power cuts in the morning, which we have already implemented, the official said.
