Minister for PWD, Shri. Nilesh Cabral today appealed to the people to adopt sources of renewable energy to meet their power requirements as there is high rise in demand for power supply in the State. He was speaking at a programme organized by the Electricity Department for celebration of Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya -Power @2047 initiated by the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Renewable Energy, Government of India held at Sanguem today.
Shri. Cabral said that demand for power supply is increasing on a larger scale and it is high time for people to start usage of equipment and gadgets operated on solar energy. The practices will definitely benefit in reducing environmental pollution and also save money for every household, he added.
As there is constant rise in demand for power supply Shri. Cabral opined that the State will require the Tamnar project power line to meet our future requirement.
He also appreciated the Electricity Department for the meticulous management of power supply and its maintenance.
Minister for Social Welfare Shri. Subhash Phaldesai in his address urged locals to extend their support for the developmental project initiated by the Government in public interest. He reiterated that the proposed IIT project at Sanguem will explore new avenues of employment and infrastructural development in the area.
Shri. Phaldesai also expressed that renewable energy should be used in every household to a larger extent so as to protect the environment and economy of the State. He also stressed upon the need to supply better quality equipment and gadgets and for the safety of employees on field duty in the Electricity Department.
The program is being organized between July 25 to 31, 2022 in all districts of the country highlighting the achievements of the Government in the power sector and vision ahead on Power @ 2047.
On the occasion group of artists Antruz Ghudyo presented diwli dance and street play.
Secretary, Power Shri. Y. V. Y. J Rajasekhar, IAS, Chief Electrical Engineer Shri. Stephen Fernandes, Chairman, Sanguem Municipal Council Smt. Sweta Naik Tari, Vice chairman, Shri. Calros Cruz and others were present on the occasion.
Shri. Pravin Sabnis compered the programme. Superintending Engineer Shri. Rajiv Samant proposed a vote of thanks.