DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Energy, New and Renewable Energy Minister Sh Ranjit Singh said that there has been a lot of improvement in the electricity sector in Haryana. Since assuming charge for the department, line losses have reduced to 10.3 percent and the aim is to further decrease it to single digits by March.

The Energy Minister was speaking at the State Level Energy Conservation Award Distribution Ceremony at the Sixth National Energy Summit held here today.

He emphasized the nation's shift away from thermal power towards green and clean energy. Stressing the importance of utilizing natural resources wisely for the holistic development of future generations, he highlighted Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi's focus on new and renewable energy.

Recently, the Prime Minister launched the Sarvodaya rooftop scheme, enabling individuals to fulfill their domestic energy requirements while also contributing excess energy to the grid.

The Energy Minister highlighted that the regions of Rewari, Gurugram, and Manesar in Haryana play a crucial role in the production of various goods, including 60 percent of JCBs, 53 percent of cranes, 60 percent of cars, and over 60 percent of two-wheelers in the country. This level of industrial output is only achievable with reliable access to electricity.

Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki is in the process of establishing its second plant at IMT Kharkhoda. The escalating industrialization and construction of multi-storey residential buildings in the National Capital Region have led to an increased demand for electricity.

The Minister expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Union Energy Minister Sh RK Singh for their support, particularly in providing an 800 MW thermal plant in Yamunanagar to address the growing

energy needs.
(editor@dailyworld.in)