Dy CM stresses for resolving ‘issues’ concerning ‘Roing-Chapakhowa 132 Kv transmission line’

ITANAGAR, Jan 27: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who is also the Minister in charge of Power, while stating that Roing-Chapakhowa 132 Kv double circuit interstate transmission line once completed will boost the power scenario of the State, has called upon the Lower Dibang Valley district administration to coordinate with all stakeholders for resolving the “issues” related to the ambitious project immediately.

The Dy CM made this call today while convening a meeting with senior officers of the Department of Power & APEDA for ‘resolving’ various issues related to implementation of schemes in the State, according to an official release.

Drawing the attention of the DA LDV, he requested the dist admin to coordinate with all stakeholders for resolving issues related to the ambitious project immediately.

Holding discussion on the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the Dy CM stressed on the need to prepare the DPR as per the actual requirements on the ground in order to achieve the target of minimizing/reducing the AT&C losses.

He also took stock of the proposals for setting up of solar power projects/parks in the State.

Later, the Dy CM also discussed the preparation of Budget Estimate 2022-23, Comprehensive Scheme, SAUBHAGYA/DDUGJY, and IPDS Ph-2.

Among others, Advisor to Minister Balo Raja, Commissioner Kaling Tayeng, PCCF/Prl Secy (Env & forests) R K Singh, Marki Loya, Director APEDA, Bar Takum, CE Power (WEZ), Gumdo Doji, CE Power (EEZ), Tasso Hinda, CEI-cum-CE (Commercial), H R Bado, CE Power (TPMZ) and T K Tara, SE (E), Transmission Circle (Itanagar), attended the meeting.

Secretary LM, DC Lower Dibang Valley, DFO Roing and representative from the PGCIL also joined the meeting through VC.