PM Modi Inaugurates A Slew Of Power Projects In Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bikaner district in Rajasthan to inaugurate, lay foundation stones, and dedicate development projects. Among these were several power projects.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for solar power projects in Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana Kuchman, and Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part B PowerGrid Sirohi Transmission Ltd and Part E PowerGrid Mewar Transmission Ltd. He will also inaugurate power projects including Solar project at Bikaner, Transmission system for Evacuation of PowerGrid Neemuch and from Bikaner Complex, Augmentation of transformation capacity at Fatehgarh-II Power Station which will provide clean energy and reduce carbon emission.
PM Modi also spoke of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Rajasthan. He noted that the initiative had made rapid progress, benefiting 40,000 people in the state. PM Modi said the initiative has eliminated the electricity bills of the beneficiaries and provided them an opportunity to generate income through solar power.
PM Modi laid the foundation stones for the Powergrid’s Sirohi Transmission Limited and Mewar Transmission Limited.
PM also inaugurated three other projects of Powergrid, Neemuch Transmission System Limited (PNTL), Bikaner Transmission System Limited, and Augmentation of transformation capacity by 1x500MVA 400/220 kV (6th) at Fatehgarh-II PS (PG) to cater N-1 Contingency.
He remarked on the inauguration and foundation stone laying of several power-related projects, emphasizing that these developments will further enhance Rajasthan’s electricity supply. He underscored that the increasing power generation in the state is playing a crucial role in accelerating industrial growth.
