Power generation is vital for economic development. A lot has been done in power generation across the nation in the past 10 years, said Chief Minister Harish Rawat after resumption of dam construction work for the 120 MW Vyasi power project and laying the foundation for resumption of work on the 300 MW lakhwar multipurpose project on Monday.
He claimed that these projects would be proved extremely beneficial not only for Uttarakhand but also for entire station. He said priority would be given to unemployed youths of the State and dissemination of compensation to displaced villagers would be also ensured by the State Government. Rawat also claimed that that the State Government is drafting plans to sanction Kisau project and claimed that Uttarakhand could play pivotal role for overcoming the problem of shortage of water in the country, if supported by the Union Government.
He also claimed that two crore technical and experienced manpower would have been required in the energy sector by 2020 and also instructed Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam limited (UJVNl) managing director to have contract with ITI and polytechnic institutes to train the youths of the state in specialist grade and further claimed that the State Government would take effective steps for turning these institutes as centre for excellence.
Rawat also claimed that the Government will also introduce best rehabilitation policy. After stressing that these projects could be utilised as the best tourist destinations, Rawat said that shops would be allocated to displaced villagers. It was also announced to repair Kalsi-Chakrata and Judo-Badowala route and tourist rest house, mini stadium, cremation ground, repairing of old pumping and potable water projects etc were also announced at Chakrata block of Dehradun district.
Expressing his views, Cabinet Minister Yashpal Arya, said that these projects would proved extremely beneficial for the overall development and employment opportunities will also increase in the region. Speaking on the occasion, Cabinet Minister Pritam Singh highlighted that the stalled hydro power projects were resumed due to the efforts done by state government and would prove beneficial for pushing the State further on the path of development.
UJVNl managing director GP Patel said that department will ensure the timely completion of projects.