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Assam CM calls on Power Minister; requests 300 MW to tide over power deficit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday called on Union Power Minister, RK Singh at his official residence in the national capital.

ANI Sep 09, 2023 20:50 IST googleads

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister RK Singh(Photo/Twitter: @himantabiswa)

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday called on Union Power Minister RK Singh at his official residence in the national capital.
The Chief Minister briefed the Power Minister about the unprecedented 26 per cent increase in power demand due to growth of productive sectors of the economy.
Power Minister Singh assured that he would consider the personal request of the Chief Minister to allocate at least 300MW of power to Assam to tide over the current power deficit.
Later, taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister said, "Had an excellent discussion with Hon’ble Union Power Minister Shri RK Singh ji. I briefed him on the unprecedented 26% increase in power demand due to growth of productive sectors of the economy. He has assured to kindly consider my personal request to allocate at least 300 MW of power to Assam, which will aid in tiding over the current power deficit." (ANI)

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