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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Three 800MW power plant units approved for Punjab
Chandigarh: Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar approved the setting up of three additional 800 MW power generation units in the state, announced Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh on Friday. The demand was raised by Harbhajan Singh at the North Indian Power Ministers' Conference, which was chaired by Union power minister Khattar, with participation from ministers and officials from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Delhi. The Punjab govt demanded an increase in the existing power generation capacity of Ropar thermal plant , stating that while Punjab has its own coal mines, the Centre's condition of not transporting coal beyond 1,000 km is creating difficulties in expanding the capacity of these thermal plants.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Three 800MW power plant units approved for Punjab
Chandigarh: Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar approved the setting up of three additional 800 MW power generation units in the state, announced Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh on Friday The demand was raised by Harbhajan Singh at the North Indian Power Ministers' Conference, which was chaired by Union power minister Khattar, with participation from ministers and officials from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Delhi. The Punjab govt demanded an increase in the existing power generation capacity of Ropar thermal plant, stating that while Punjab has its own coal mines, the Centre's condition of not transporting coal beyond 1,000 km is creating difficulties in expanding the capacity of these thermal plants. Accepting the demand, Khattar instructed officials to extend the coal transportation limit to more than 1,500km and approved the establishment of two additional 800 MW power generation plants in Ropar. Besides this, approval was also granted for setting up a new 800 MW unit in Punjab. With this approval, the path has been cleared for setting up 2,400 MW thermal plants in Punjab, said Harbhajan Singh. Regarding the Centre's target of 7,000 MW solar power generation in the state, the cabinet minister said that due to high land costs in Punjab, achieving targets in this direction faces challenges. However, the Punjab govt is making efforts to establish these solar projects in neighbouring states from where power supply to Punjab would be convenient. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artrose? Esta joelheira biônica pode ajudar a renovar seu joelho LegFix Undo The Punjab minister also demanded prompt fulfilment of the 1,000 MW power requested by the state from the Centre in view of the paddy season. He stressed that Punjab has always contributed significantly to securing the nation's food reserves; therefore, keeping the paddy season in mind, Punjab's demand should be fulfilled at the earliest so that farmers can receive timely power supply and irrigate their paddy crops. Currently, Punjab state is receiving 275 MW power from the central pool. Harbhajan Singh informed that all necessary approvals have been obtained for upgrading the capacity of two existing 100 MVA transformers at BBMB Jalandhar to 160 MVA, and the expenditure for this work is to be borne by the Punjab govt. However, this matter is still not progressing, causing difficulties. Thus, the pending action should be expedited so that the BBMB Jalandhar unit can be operated properly. MSID:: 121680149 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
