Planning Minister Dinesh Agarwal directed the officials to utilise funds worth Rs195.46 crore, sanctioned under Restructured Accelerated Power Development Programme (RAPDP) scheme, in development of power sector infrastructure and centrally sponsored schemes, extension of national highways and other routes should be completed on war footing level.
Reviewing development works being carried out in his Dharampur constituency, the minister said, “Central government sanctioned fund worth Rs 195.46 crore under RAPDRP scheme to ensure smooth power supply in the city following the efforts by state government. The fund will be utilized in replacing old lines with ABC cable line, replacement of transformers, strengthening the HT and lT lines and in setting up a new 33/11 KV sub station.
He directed the power department officials to take steps required for improving electricity arrangements in the city. He directed the NH officials to complete the construction of flyover on Haridwar route from railway crossing to ISBT and ISBT flyover for which tender was already done soon as possible.
He also directed the officials to complete route from Mahindra showroom to Mothrowala and double lane from Mothrowala-Doiwala fast. Construction and extension of the route would ease pressure of traffic on main Haridwar route and will also facilitate the passengers.