Solar energy to be harnessed to provide affordable, quality power: DyCM

DyCM Dr Nirmal Singh addressing a public grievances redressal camp at Kathua on Sunday.
DyCM Dr Nirmal Singh addressing a public grievances redressal camp at Kathua on Sunday.

Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Jan 7: To match the aspirations of the people regarding good, transparent and accountable governance at their doorstep, the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh held public grievances redressal camps at village Lakhri and Billawar.
Exhibiting satisfaction over quantum of development works completed by the present State Coalition Government in the past three years in all the regions, Dr. Singh stated that not only State but Central Government is also providing us helping hand to tread the path of progress in leap and bounds.
Talking specifically of Billawar, DyCM said that road connectivity through PMGSY and CRF schemes has been improved significantly whereas, to revamp PDD scenario the possibility of solar power will be explored to the fullest to provide affordable and quality power round the clock.
Dr. Singh further said that the vision of the Prime Minister to provide electricity to every un-electrified household of the country can be realized through Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) scheme.
To mitigate traffic woes in Billawar town and to give alternate approach to Naz ground, DyCM also laid foundation of road worth Rs. 1 crore and Rs 15 lakh to be executed by J&K Housing Board and will be considered as the 1st phase of Ring Road from Naz Bridge to Naz ground and further connecting Billawar town.
He also inspected the ongoing work of Indoor Stadium and directed the executing agency to further speed up their pace to meet the set timeline besides directed ADC to take effective measures in consultation with the Flood Control Department to stop soil erosion along the boundary of Naz ground.
Dr. Nirmal Singh also inspected the renovation and beautification works at Garhi Fort aimed at strengthening the landscape along with conserving the historic monument besides providing adequate amenities to visitors and tourists at the site. He also kick-started the construction work of boundary wall at Garhi Fort.
Later, the DyCM also inaugurated 3.5 km road from Thara Kalyal to Sialna completed with an estimated cost of Rs. 2 crore.
MLA Bani, Jeevan Lal also highlighted various feats achieved by the present dispensation in providing basic amenities to the people living in remote and hilly areas and underscored the importance of role of electricity in human and socio-economic development.

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