Directs officers to initiate action to boost energy sector
Punjab Newsline, Shimla:
The State government was working on the 'Come and Install Solar Power Projects' initiative to promote the solar energy projects in the State. The objective of this initiative was to encourage the youth and entrepreneurs to set up solar energy projects in the private sector in the state. This was stated by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while chairing a meeting with officials from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL), Energy and other related departments here today.
During the meeting, Chief Minister said that under the 'Come and Install Solar Power Projects' initiative, clear instructions have been given to fast-track the decision and expedite the process regarding paper formalities and other procedure for setting up solar projects. He said that to facilitate the applicants all related assistance was being provided to them. Apart from this, the efforts to increase efficiency in the sector have been further enhanced.
The Chief Minister stated that the solar energy projects play a pivotal role in transforming Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state.