While inaugurating the 33 KV substation and two-storey control room at Chintarampara of Hejamara Block on Monday, Power Minister Ratanlal Nath said, “The electricity is essential for the development and growth of human civilization. Development cannot be carried forward without electricity.”

It should be noted that 9 crore 84 lakh rupees have been spent on the construction of this 33 KV substation and two-storey control room.

The people of Barkathal, Esrai, Chachu, Sonai, Battala, Dumakari, Urabari and its surrounding areas will benefit from the construction of this substation in Chintarampa of the Barkathal area.

Inaugurating the 33 KV substation, the power minister also said, “Most of the electricity in our state is generated using natural gas. Work has already started on alternative methods of power generation if underground gas and coal run out in the coming days.

By 2030, a target of 500 MW of electricity generation using solar power has been taken in the state.”

The Power Minister said, “Before 2018, there were 38 33-KV substations in the state. 23 more substations have been constructed in the last 5 years. 28 more substations will be constructed.”

Tripura Power Transmission Limited GM Ranjan Debbarma delivered the welcome address on the occasion.

MLA Brishaketu Debbarma, Autonomous District Council Executive Member Ravindra Debbarma, Hejamara BAC Chairman Sunil Debbarma, Vice Chairman Nihar Ranjan Debbarma, Lefunga BAC Chairman Ranveer Debbarma, TNGCL Managing Director Debashis Sarkar, and many others were present.