Assuring all support to the ongoing projects in the State, Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Saturday directed the officials of National Thermal Power Corporation to complete them immediately. The Chief Minister met NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury along with senior officials of the Energy department on Saturday and stressed on strengthening electricity supply in the State.
“Power is the most important requirement for development of a place, hence the Government is making all efforts towards the enhancement of power production in Patratu Thermal Power Plant (PTPS) near Ranchi,” said the CM. Das, in order to lighten the entire nation by the electricity produced in the State, directed the concerned officials to take a decision on the proposal given by NTPC by March 15. He also directed them to prepare the technical and commercial feasibility report on strengthening the PTPS within 10 days and also establishing new power plant at Patratu. Das also stressed on taking adequate measures for re-establishing the coal linkage for North Karnapura.
“There will be no problem for the land allotment to North Karnapura unit of NTPC,” said the CM and directed Divisional Commissioner of North Chotanagpur and Deputy Commissioner of Hazaribagh to dispose of the land related issues sitting with NTPC Chairman and the local MlA on Saturday only. NTPC Chairman, on the other hand, expressed his desire to open an Engineering College in Hazaribagh. Welcoming the decision taken by NTPC, Das stressed on connecting the CSR activities carried out by the state government with NTPC.
Chief Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Principal Secretary to CM Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Energy, SG Rahate, NTPC GM (Commerce) Indrajeet Kapoor, Regional Working Director (East) KS Garbebhal along with other officials from both sides were also present in the meeting. Meanwhile, addressing a gathering during a book release ceremony at Aryabatta Auditorium here, Das reiterated that Jharkhand will be counted among one of the developed states in the country.
“Power production at National Thermal Power Corporation Plant in Patratu will be enhanced up to 4000 MW involving Rs25000 crore,” the CM said. The CM further added that one has to be honest and responsible regarding our duties. “If one’s duty is performed well in an organization with dedication, team work and self confidence with efficient leadership, it is bound to touch new heights,” Das added.
According to the CM, his government was for the common people and intends to reach out to the last person of the society. “Since my government is determined to ensure transparent governance along with good governance to the people of the State, hence they need to be well aware of the developmental projects being run for them,” said Das.