Energy and Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla called on Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on Thursday and urged him for early environmental clearance to Stage-II of Singaji thermal power project.
He also mentioned difficulties being experienced in getting clearance from Environment Ministry for starting Stage-II of Sri Singaji thermal power plant (2X660)’s first stage also in Khandwa. Minister Shukla also urged to launch FM Radio in Rewa. Rewa MP Janardan Mishra was also present on the occasion.
Shukla informed Javadekar that all other formalities except environmental clearance have been completed in Singaji thermal power project. If the Union Ministry removes complications pertaining to environmental clearance like it has done in the case of mega power projects earlier and processes for Singaji thermal power project are also rationalised then cost escalation due to delay in construction can be prevented. Shukla said that timely generation will also increase power availability.
Javadekar sought details about the subject earnestly and also assured of rationalisation of processes. Shukla also held discussions with Prakash Javadekar on communication mediums in Vindhya region. He urged to include Rewa in FM radio expansion scheme.
Javadekar assured of positive action in this regard. At the outset, Shukla and Rewa MP Janardan Mishra greeted the Union Minister with bouquets.
later, meeting Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Shukla urged him to deploy a battalion of Central Industrial Security Force in Rewa.
He said that a number of industries are coming up in Rewa and entire Vidhya region, which is rich in minerals. Cement industries are also being set up. Under such circumstance, one battalion of Central Industrial Security Force should be deployed in Rewa to ensure law and order arrangements at industrial units there.
Shukla said that deployment of these central forces will accelerate pace of industrialsiation in the region. Besides, new employment opportunities will also be created.