Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas celebrations continue
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Bpr/Jbm/Tml/Thb/Ukl, July 28 2022:
As observed across the country, Bijli Mahotsav and Uj ala Diwas was celebrated in various places of the State today under the theme, "Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya-Power@2047".The celebration was organised as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India in association with the State Government.
BISHNUPUR
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas was celebrated yesterday at Kwashiphai Mamang Community Hall.
It was attended by Education Minister, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar; Oinam AC MLA, Irengbam Nalini Devi; Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur, L Bikram; Nachou Zilla Parishad member, Th Dilip Meitei; Khoijuman Kwasiphai Gram Panchayat pradhan, Th Ahanbi Devi; and Divisional Forest Officer Bishnupur, Dr Rebika Soibam Chanu among others.
During the event, short films on universal household electrification, village electrification, distribution system strengthening, capacity addition, renewable energy, consumer rights, etc were screened.
JIRIBAM
District Administration Jiribam and MSPDCL Jiribam also celebrated Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas at Mahadev Mandir, Narayanpur.
Borobekra.
Additional DC Jiribam, Jameson Shelal Hangshing, MCS; retired headmaster Shyamol Kumar and Jakuradhor Gram Panchayat pradhan, Sadhana Das attended the event as presidium members.
SDC Borobekra, Moirangthem Devananda; District Information Officer Jiribam, N Bidyananda Singh and villagers of the area also took part in the programme.
TAMENGLONG
Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas were observed today at Peace Hall, Tamenglong District HQ.
It was attended by DC Tamenglong, Pawan Yadav.
IAS; Sub-Divisional Officer Tamenglong, Paul Nangsha, MCS; and KC Paul, chairman Machunlong Ward No 6 as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Yadav urged the Department concerned to focus on the number of hours electricity is provided to the public.
He also mentioned that the ongoing construction of the Power Sub-Station in Tamenglong has been delayed due to land issues.
Lourembam Momocha Singh, Deputy General Manager, Tamenglong Division, MSPDCL also spoke on
the occasion.
THOUBAL
District Administration Thoubal and MSPDCL also observed Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas today at Khongjom War Memorial Complex.
It was attended by Wangjing Tentha AC MLA, Paonam Brojen; Thoubal Deputy Commissioner, Ahanthem Subhash, IAS; and Thoubal SP, Jogeshchandra Haobijam as presidium members.
DGM Thoubal Division, CEO Zilla Parishad Ksh Umananda, staff of MSPDCL Thoubal Division, Pradhans and people of the area also took part in the programme.
UKHRUL
SDO Chingai, Sher Singh today inaugurated the celebration of Bijli Mahotsav and Ujala Diwas at Paorei village Community hall, Chingai, Ukhrul.
It was attended by DGM Ukhrul MSPDCL, Akui L Shimray; Robust Pheiray, chairman Paorei village; NHPC Senior Manager, Ramqnuj Kumar; VAs, staff and villagers of Paorei.
At the event, Akui L Shimray stated that since 2015 there has been considerable improvement in power supply in Ukhrul district.
"All the villages under Ukhrul division have been electrified and to ensure uninterrupted power supply, transformers were all upgraded under the centrally sponsored DDU-GJP and Saubhagya projects", he added.