00 Chief Minister conducts high-level review of Energy Department's functioning
Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today conducted a high-level review of the Energy Department's work with senior officials at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan. In the meeting, he reviewed the progress of power generation, transmission, distribution and implementation of central and state government schemes in the state and gave necessary instructions.The Chief Minister stated that electricity is a basic necessity for the common people, and its uninterrupted supply is the government's top priority. Chhattisgarh is among the country's leading power-producing states, and given the growing future demand, timely expansion of energy infrastructure is essential. He directed that off-grid electrified villages be quickly connected to the grid and that power infrastructure strengthening work be completed within the stipulated timeframeLearn more

Describing the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme as an important step towards electricity self-sufficiency, Mr. Sai stressed the need to increase consumer awareness about it. He directed the government to simplify the solar panel installation and maintenance process, increase the daily number of installations, and install solar panels in all government buildings. He also called for a special campaign to dispel misconceptions related to the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme and smart meters.The Chief Minister reviewed pending electricity bills and directed the development of a special action plan to provide consumers with the opportunity and convenience to make payments. He also emphasized accelerating grid-based electrification in remote areas of Bastar, increasing renewable energy production capacity, and expanding transmission capacity to meet peak demand.
The meeting was informed that transformer capacity has increased from 24,227 MVA to 27,820 MVA in the last two years, and several projects, including the upgrading of 400/220 kV, 220/132 kV, and 132/33 kV substations, are underway. The Chief Minister also reviewed the Saur Sujala Yojana, Kusum Yojana, Niyed Nella Nar, and village electrification schemes.
Energy Department Secretary Dr. Rohit Yadav, through a PPT, provided information on power generation, transmission, distribution, PM Suryaghar, PM Janman, agricultural pump electrification, Majratola electrification, and renewable energy schemes. He presented an action plan for various development works in the coming years including setting up of new substations, increasing the number of distribution transformers and laying underground cables.
Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Rahul Bhagat, senior officers of CSPDCL, CSPGCL, CSPTCL were present in the meeting.