Mission Mode approach in fast-track manner is needed for 24x7 power for all: Goyal
Updated: Sep 09, 2014 04:11:26pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (KNN) With a view to attaining 24x7 power for all, Union Minister for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal today said that a “Mission Mode” approach in a fast track manner needs to be adopted for solving problems in the energy sector.
While addressing the Conference of Ministers of Power and Mines of States and UTs here, Goyal urged all States and UTs to work together in a time bound manner to achieve the goal of 24x7 power for all.
He said the conference would pave the way for getting a better understanding of the ground realities and practical problems of the States/UTs. The Minister also assured that the Centre is committed unequivocally to help resolve these issues.
Pointing out that the working of Ministries of Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy in an inclusive fashion is going to be the game changer in the energy sector, Goyal appealed to all States and UTs to work as a team with the Centre for focusing on the development agenda of the nation.
Expressing condolence over the loss of lives in J&K floods, the Minister suggested that the states which had experienced such massive natural disaster in recent times may send their experts to J&K for immediate relief and rehabilitation in consultation with the National Disaster Relief Force.
The one day conference is being attended by Power and Mines ministers from 29 States and 5 UTs. The agenda of the meeting includes 24 x7 power for all, strengthening of transmission network, development of hydro power, coal related issues and promotion of renewable energy sources. (KNN/SD)
While addressing the Conference of Ministers of Power and Mines of States and UTs here, Goyal urged all States and UTs to work together in a time bound manner to achieve the goal of 24x7 power for all.
He said the conference would pave the way for getting a better understanding of the ground realities and practical problems of the States/UTs. The Minister also assured that the Centre is committed unequivocally to help resolve these issues.
Pointing out that the working of Ministries of Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy in an inclusive fashion is going to be the game changer in the energy sector, Goyal appealed to all States and UTs to work as a team with the Centre for focusing on the development agenda of the nation.
Expressing condolence over the loss of lives in J&K floods, the Minister suggested that the states which had experienced such massive natural disaster in recent times may send their experts to J&K for immediate relief and rehabilitation in consultation with the National Disaster Relief Force.
The one day conference is being attended by Power and Mines ministers from 29 States and 5 UTs. The agenda of the meeting includes 24 x7 power for all, strengthening of transmission network, development of hydro power, coal related issues and promotion of renewable energy sources. (KNN/SD)
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