Fadnavis, presiding over a meeting, directed officials to expedite work on approved power infrastructure projects (encompassing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution) in these districts in the Vidarbha region, said a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO)
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asked authorities to expedite the execution of approved power projects in Nagpur and Amravati districts as demand for electricity is rising, driven by increased industrial, commercial activity and real estate expansion, reported news agency PTI.
Fadnavis, presiding over a meeting, directed officials to expedite work on approved power infrastructure projects (encompassing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution) in these districts in the Vidarbha region, said a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), reported PTI.
He noted that Rs 713 crore will be required for Nagpur district and Rs 242 crore for Amravati to fulfil power sector needs, and budgetary provisions should be made accordingly.
The CM instructed officials to undertake immediate planning for future power demand by considering the projected population in 2035 and preparing a comprehensive energy infrastructure development plan for both districts, reported PTI.
Fadnavis, who holds the energy portfolio, noted power demand in Nagpur district, his home turf, is increasing due to rising investments in various infrastructure projects.
Works approved under the current funding for the power sector in Nagpur and Amravati districts should be completed promptly, he told officials, reported PTI.
He pointed out many new projects are expected in the near future, for which the energy department must take concrete steps to ensure prompt implementation.
The Chief Minister stressed the need for strong measures to prevent damage to underground cables caused by various agencies.
He suggested the use of secure cable ducts to avoid wiring damage in power distribution due to new projects in the two districts, reported PTI.
Priority should be given to initiatives like solar agricultural pump scheme (on-demand basis), transformer capacity enhancement, setting up of new power plants and sub-stations, the CM added.
Mega recruitment drive to take place after 150-day programme to streamline processes: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said his government will undertake a mega recruitment drive after completing a 150-day programme aimed at cadre restructuring, updating recruitment rules and finalising compassionate appointments, reported PTI.
Responding to a calling attention motion in the assembly regarding vacancies under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category, Fadnavis said all departments have been directed to complete internal reforms before finalising vacancy figures.
"The government has already filled over one lakh posts as part of the previously announced recruitment of 75,000 positions. We will not hold back on recruitment where needed," he said.
A total of 6,860 individuals are currently employed on ST-reserved posts without valid caste verification certificates, with many having served for more than 20 years, he told the House.
(With inputs from PTI)
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