There should be no shortage of coal for the production of electricity in the rainy season. Prepare well from now onwards. Store coal as needed. There is no shortage of money.
Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar gave these instructions during the review of the works of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company. He said that give information about the preparations being made in every 15 days.
Energy Minister Tomar said that every effort should be made to increase the production of electricity. Tripping should be minimized in power generation plants. Try to keep the heat rate of the plants low. He said that an action plan should be made for cent percent utilisation of ash from thermal power plants.
The Energy Minister said that annual maintenance of thermal power and hydro power units should be done in a quality manner at the stipulated time. Negligence at any level will not be tolerated. Try to minimise commercial losses.
Principal Secretary Energy Sanjay Dubey informed that recruitments on about 900 vacancies of Junior Engineer in power companies are being done through Staff Selection Board. Soon the advertisement will be issued by the board.
He said that the recruitment to the posts of Assistant Engineer will be done on the basis of the scores of 'GATE' (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). There will be no provision for interview for this.
Energy Minister Tomar instructed to fill the vacant posts of Assistant Engineer within the time limit. He said that as per requirement, the services of retired officers can also be taken on contract.
Tomar reviewed the Thermal Power Plant Sarni, Singaji Khandwa and Sanjay Gandhi Birsinghpur and all hydropower stations.
The MD of the generating company Manjit Singh gave information about various points through a presentation. Chief Engineer and other officers were present at the meeting.