Union Power Minister RK Singh has allocated an additional 179 MW of power to Assam.
Assam CM Met Union Power Minister On September 9
This comes after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the Union Power Minister in Delhi on September 9 and briefed him on the unprecedented 26 per cent increase in power demand due to the growth of productive sectors of the economy.
“Keeping in view the power relinquished by the government of Delhi in NTPC Dadri-1, Plant and the request of Government of Assam, it has been decided to allocate the 179 MW Power (currently allocated to Haryana upto 30.09.2023 vide allocation order dated 28.10.2022) of NTPC’s Dadri-I Plant to Assam w.e.f. 01.10.2023 for a period of one year at CERC determined tariff,” states the letter from the Central Electricity Authority.
Taking to his X handle, CM Sarma wrote, “My heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Power Minister Shri @RajKSinghIndia Ji for considering my personal request and allocating an additional 179 MW of power to the state. We are committed to ensuring adequate supply of power to industries and households that fuels the Assam growth story.”
Earlier, CM Sarma told the media that load shedding is being personally monitored. He further added that in the past, we needed 1,800 MW, but this year, we needed 2,500 MW.
