Excelsior Correspondent
GERUKAMUKH, May 12: Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries visited NHPC’s 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Project on a two day visit which concluded today.
During visit, the Minister along with MLA, Likabali (Ar.P), Kardo Nyigyor inaugurated 400 KV Pothead Yard (connected to Biswanath Chariali HVDC Sub-Stn through 400 KV Transmission Lines for power evacuation).
The Minister and other dignitaries visited various sites of the project and took stock of the progress of ongoing construction activities wherein Vipin Gupta, ED-SLHEP briefed about the progress in construction activities of the Project.
Representatives of Major Works Contractors engaged in the Project also briefed about the quantum of construction activities at individual fronts.
Later on, the Minister took a review meeting with senior officials of NHPC in which brief presentation on status of works was made by HOP, Subansiri Lower HE Project.
The Minister appreciated the hard work of the project team and the progress achieved so far. He appealed everyone to put their best efforts in completing this prestigious project on time as this project will certainly boost the socio-economic and infrastructural development of the region.
He stressed to focus on the importance of renewable energy for the development of the Nation.
The Minister also discussed in details about the other projects allocated to NHPC in Subansiri Basin viz; Subansiri Middle HEP (Kamle) and Subansiri Upper HEP and directed NHPC to initiate immediate activities in those upcoming projects.
He assured all support and co-operation from Govt. of India.
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