PANAJI
Minister for Power and New & Renewable, Sudin Dhavalikar met the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable, R K Singh on Friday in New Delhi to discuss various matters related to the Power Sector in Goa.
Predominantly, the focus of the meeting was the allocation of Central Government grants to the state in regards to Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and for additional power allocation during the peak load period.
Other matters such as the erection of the 2 new 220 KV Extra High Voltage Substations in North and South Goa and upgradation of the existing 220/110KV substations through Central Government funds were also discussed in the meeting.
Minister for Power Sudin Dhavalikar requested the Union Power Minister for special consideration to the State being an international tourist destination and also keeping in view the geographical and ecological balance of the State.
He also emphasised the importance of Renewable Energy and Solar rooftop with battery storage capacity. The Union Power Minister, R K Singh mentioned that Goa was a gateway for tourists from all around the world and assured all support to the state. He also appreciated the state for the initiatives taken by the Department for proving Online Services to the consumers. The Union Power Minister also agreed to State’s request in providing additional incentives for Solar Rooftop projects with battery storage.
The meeting was also attended by Alok Kumar, Union Power Secretary, Govt of India, Vishal Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Distribution, Ministry of Power, Ghanshyam Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, YVVJ Rajasekhar, Secretary, Power, Goa, Stephen Fernandes, the Chief Electrical Engineer and other senior offices from Ministry of Power.
Predominantly, the focus of the meeting was the allocation of Central Government grants to the state in regards to Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and for additional power allocation during the peak load period.
Other matters such as the erection of the 2 new 220 KV Extra High Voltage Substations in North and South Goa and upgradation of the existing 220/110KV substations through Central Government funds were also discussed in the meeting.
Minister for Power Sudin Dhavalikar requested the Union Power Minister for special consideration to the State being an international tourist destination and also keeping in view the geographical and ecological balance of the State.
He also emphasised the importance of Renewable Energy and Solar rooftop with battery storage capacity. The Union Power Minister, R K Singh mentioned that Goa was a gateway for tourists from all around the world and assured all support to the state. He also appreciated the state for the initiatives taken by the Department for proving Online Services to the consumers. The Union Power Minister also agreed to State’s request in providing additional incentives for Solar Rooftop projects with battery storage.
The meeting was also attended by Alok Kumar, Union Power Secretary, Govt of India, Vishal Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Distribution, Ministry of Power, Ghanshyam Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, YVVJ Rajasekhar, Secretary, Power, Goa, Stephen Fernandes, the Chief Electrical Engineer and other senior offices from Ministry of Power.
