Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inaugurated the new corporate building of UJVNL, said – Hydroelectric Corporation should focus on power generation as per the requirement of industries in the state
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 23rd Foundation Day celebration of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam on Saturday evening. On this occasion, the MD of Jal Vidyut Nigam presented a dividend check of Rs 20 crore 09 lakh 58 thousand 211 to the Chief Minister. Along with inaugurating the corporate building of UJVNL, the Chief Minister flagged off the bus given to Saraswati Vidya Inter College, Bhaniawala under CMR.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that in the Global Investor Summit held in Dehradun, investment proposals worth Rs 3.50 lakh crore more than the target include investment proposals of Rs 1 lakh crore for the energy sector. Emphasizing on increasing the target of electricity production to 2200 MW by 2030 from the Hydroelectric Corporation, he expected that the Hydroelectric Corporation should ensure to focus on meeting the electricity needs of the established and newly established industries in the state. He also asked all the departments and institutions to take a pledge of zero tardiness with better work culture.
The Chief Minister said that after the establishment of the state, UJVNL was formed to make Uttarakhand an energy state in the true sense. This is being proved by the corporation through its record production every year. He expressed hope that on the strength of its better work culture and efficient management, the corporation will continue to set new records in the field of energy. At the time of formation of the state, the energy sector was considered the basic foundation of our economy, but this goal of ours has not been completely successful yet. Now the time has come that we all together think about how we can move forward rapidly in this direction.
The Chief Minister said that we are being given necessary support from time to time by the Central Government in completing the development plans of the energy sector in the state on time. An example of this is the Lakhwar Multi-Purpose Hydroelectric Project in which work is being done at a fast pace. This project will generate about 475 million units of electricity, which will create new opportunities in the energy sector for our state. Along with this, the approval of the Central Government has also been received for the Jamrani Dam project, work on which will also be started soon.
A historic work has been done by UJVNL by completing the work of Vyasi Project (120 MW) in April-May 2022, which will prove to be a milestone in the energy sector of Devbhoomi. On one hand, this project will ensure high quality electricity supply to the areas of Jaunsar Bawar, while on the other hand, it will also improve the economic life of the local people. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the commencement of work on a multipurpose project like Lakhwad (300 MW), he said that with this, Uttarakhand will be able to get additional 300 MW electricity along with the supply of water for drinking and irrigation to 05 states. By the end of this financial year 15 MW. Madmaheshwar project will also start its production successfully. Under the mega projects, Tuni-Plasu 72 MW in Yamuna Valley. Hydroelectric Project and 81 MW of Arakot-Tuni. The process of preparing DPR of the project is also currently going on. The state government is paying special attention to zero pendency work culture. For this, decisions are being taken in every field on the basis of the basic mantra of simplification, solution, disposal and satisfaction.
The Chief Minister said that the hydro power policy was brought by the Central Government in the Energy Department in 2008, which was not implemented, but we have tried to implement it by bringing the hydro power policy in the cabinet meeting. He also asked other institutions including UJVNL to take care of their properties. Many such cases are coming to notice in which illegal encroachment has taken place on the land of the institution. When institutions get government land, they are also responsible for its security, hence all departments should inspect their respective areas and free the lands from encroachment. He said that the government will not tolerate encroachment under any circumstances.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the third decade of the 21st century as the decade of Uttarakhand and our government is determined and working towards completing it. We are determined to make Uttarakhand the best state of the country with our ‘optionless resolve’. Our government is working day and night to fulfill this goal and make Uttarakhand a developed, capable and ideal state. The Chief Minister expected UJVNL and other energy corporations to continue contributing to make the state the country’s number one state in the energy sector by making proper use of the available resources.
The Chief Minister said that we will have to move forward in the field of energy along with knowledge, science and innovation by coordinating ecology and economy in the field of green energy. We have to work towards doubling the GDP of the state. In this direction, Prime Minister Modi not only inspires us but also gives us a sense of duty. We have to face this challenge together.
The Chief Minister said that under the inspiration of the Prime Minister, Uttarakhand is going to become a wedding destination. Due to the Prime Minister’s visit to areas like Adi Kailash, Gunji etc., people from all over the country and the world have started coming here. The Chief Minister expected everyone to cooperate in the efforts made for the cleanliness and beauty of Dehradun city so that our city is included among the major cities of the country in terms of cleanliness and beauty.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also gave away awards to various power houses and projects by UJVN Limited for their commendable performance in the year 2022-23 with the aim of maintaining better working culture of the corporation and boosting the morale of the corporation’s employees. In this episode R.M.U. The award for the best power house was given to Khatima power house. Along with this, R.M.U. The award for the best power house was given to Kulhal power house and the second prize was given to Khodri power house. Among the best under construction projects, Kali Ganga II project was awarded the best under construction project. Also on this occasion, G.S., members of the badminton team of Uttarakhand Power Sports Group, who won the silver medal in the 45th All India Power Badminton Competition organized at the national level in Himachal Pradesh by the All India Electricity Sports Control Board. Budiyal, Gopal Singh, Lalit Kumar, Aditya Rathi, Rakshit Bhandari and Sumit Rana were also honoured.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary and Chairman Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Radha Raturi said that we have been moving towards making the state an energy state for the last two years. He said that energy is required for setting up industries under investment in the state. Energy is like oxygen in industry. The tariff here is not high. He asked to focus on making Uttarakhand a leading state in the field of energy in the third decade of the 21st century with the coordination of ecology and economy in energy corporations. Only then will we be successful in fulfilling the resolve of the Chief Minister to make Uttarakhand the leading state of the country. Will be.
In his address, Managing Director of UJVN Limited, Sandeep Singhal said that UJVN Limited was formed to make Uttarakhand an energy state and take the state towards new heights of power generation, which has been proved time and again by the corporation through its record production. Has been done Sandeep Singhal said that the corporation’s projects generated 5433 million units of energy in the year 2022-23 and earned a profit of Rs 115.64 crore. He said that UJVN Limited has been providing dividend to the State Government for the last seven consecutive years. Sandeep Singhal also thanked the Honorable Chief Minister for allotting three hydro power projects of 489 MW and two pumped storage projects of 1230 MW to UJVN Limited, a joint venture between UJVN Limited and THDC, including Hanol Tuni Hydro Power Project and Lakhwar Pumped Storage Project. .
In the program, MLA Dehradun Cantt Savita Kapoor, U.E.R.C. Chairman D.P. Gairola, Additional Chief Secretary and President UJVN Limited Radha Raturi, Director Projects Suresh Chandra Baluni, Director Finance Sudhakar Badoni along with a large number of officers, employees of the corporation and others were present.
