CM Requests Central Government for Full Water Storage in Pong Dam and Other Energy Projects
Key Event/Highlight | Details |
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Pong Dam Water Storage Issue | Pong Dam has a total storage capacity of 1,400 feet, but it is not being filled to its maximum limit even during adequate rainfall. |
Request for Full Capacity Utilization | A prompt decision is requested to fill the dam to its full capacity to ensure partner states receive their full share of water. |
Ferozepur Feeder Lining Approval | Approval for the 51.5 km lining of the Ferozepur Feeder is urgently requested. |
Relaxation for Thermal Projects | Relaxation is sought for setting up additional units at Kalisindh and Chhabra Thermal Projects and a new 3,200 MW thermal unit, as the pithead is over 500 km away. |
Coal Supply Request | Request to supply 20 lakh metric tons of coal from Northern Coalfields instead of South Eastern Coalfields. |
PM-KUSUM Scheme Allocation | Request for an additional target of 5,000 MW energy production and 5,000 MWh battery storage under PM-KUSUM Component-A. |
Rajasthan's Power Evacuation Plan | Immediate plan requested for evacuating 40 GW additional energy to achieve Rajasthan's allocated 115 GW power production target. |