Union Minister Manohar Lal Urges Chhattisgarh Government to Refrain from Cess on Hydropower and PSPs
The Union Minister requested the State Government not to levy any cess on hydropower projects and Pump Storage Projects as such form of levies adds on to the tariff for the consumers.
July 12, 2024. By Abha Rustagi
The meeting was attended by Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, Vijay Sharma, Dy. Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, and Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs. Senior officials from the Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the State Government, and the CPSEs were also present at the meeting.
The progress of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the State of Chhattisgarh was reviewed in the meeting. Additionally, issues related to Power Sector reforms, measures taken to facilitate Ease of Living through electricity, issues related to NTPC, and development of coal blocks were also discussed. The officials of the State Government also provided necessary inputs on the issues that were presented.
In his address, the Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs mentioned that his visit to the State of Chhattisgarh is exactly on the completion of 1 month of his assuming charge in the new Government. He also highlighted the tasks accomplished by the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years, including the works done under the schemes of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana and Saubhagya.
He further highlighted the importance of the initiatives taken under Ease of Living (EoL) to improve consumer experience regarding electricity services. He also indicated the importance of providing reliable, quality, and affordable electricity for all consumers. The role of RDSS in improving the financial viability of the DISCOMs and in reducing the technical losses was also indicated. He further directed the electrification of 100 percent of the un-electrified households, particularly the PVTG households.
The Union Minister requested the State Government not to levy any cess on hydropower projects and Pump Storage Projects as such form of levies adds on to the tariff for the consumers. He advised that the State, though close to the national average in AT&C losses, should further strive to reduce it to below 10 percent to minimize the financial burden on the DISCOM and, thus, the State. He also advised the State Government to expeditiously resolve the issues related to the projects of NTPC which have been conceptualized or are under development and to look into the land acquisition and mining lease-related issues concerning the development of captive coal blocks.
Union Minister of Power assured the continued support and cooperation of the Government of India in the overall development of the State.
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