Power Minister reviews urban development schemes and power sector scenario in Dehradun

Union Minister for Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed urban development schemes and the power sector scenario for Uttarakhand in Dehradun.

The meeting reviewed the progress of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the state. Additionally, discussions centered around issues related to hydro sector projects, power sector reforms, measures taken to facilitate an improved quality of life through electricity, and the additional allocation of power from the central share to meet the growing demand. The State Government also raised its concerns and suggestions on the issues presented.

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Union Minister further mentioned that the 1,000 MW PSP project in Tehri is likely to be commissioned by December 2024, of which 250 MW capacity is likely to be commissioned by August 2024. In addition, Vishnugad Pipalkoti (444 MW) by THDC, Tapovan Vishnugad (520 MW) by NTPC, and Lakhwar MPP (300 MW) by UJVNL are under construction.

The GoI has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of power from non-fossil fuel sources, such as solar, wind, etc., by 2030 in which hydroelectric projects including Pump Storage Projects (PSP) play a vital role.

Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand, was present in the meeting. The meeting was also attended by senior officials from the State Government, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India (GoI), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, GoI, and THDCIL.

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