Energy and Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla said power sector reforms and infrastructure works were top priorities of the Government. The Minister also warned that action would be taken against agencies not accomplishing these works within time-limit.
Besides, disciplinary action will also be taken against concerned officers holding them responsible. Shukla directed agencies engaged in these works to ensure availability of labour and material.
Shukla was addressing a review meeting with higher officers at Mantralaya here on Saturday. The Minister said power sector reform and infrastructure works should be completed invariably before monsoon. He sought information from officers engaged in construction works about wages being paid to labourers. Shukla said no compromise will be made if targets are not achieved. He asked representatives of construction agencies to achieve targets by chalking out advance action plan. Apart from removing difficulties in availability of material, labour etc, the Energy Minister also directed them to coordinate with departmental officers of concerning fields. Shukla said power distribution companies should initiate effective steps to curb power losses. He apprised himself about bills being served to consumers in accordance with power consumption.
The meeting also reviewed feeder separation, Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification, RAPDRP and Asian Development Bank projects. Principal Secretary Energy ICP Kesari apprised himself about progress of construction agencies’ works. He also directed to achieve targets in energy sector at any cost.
MD of Central Region Power Distribution Company Vivek Porwal, OSD Mukul Dhariwal, officers of power distribution companies and others were present on the occasion.