Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday directed officials to ensure adequate and uninterrupted power supply across the state, emphasising the state government’s commitment to strengthening the energy sector and achieving self-reliance.

Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Energy Department at the Chief Minister’s residence on Wednesday, Sharma said that improved management and policy decisions have led to a significant increase in power generation capacity, along with a notable reduction in transmission and distribution losses.

He highlighted that Rajasthan has made remarkable progress in the renewable energy sector and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide reliable and quality electricity to every household and farm.

“Dedicated efforts are being made to ensure sufficient power supply for domestic, agricultural, and industrial consumers,” he said.

The Chief Minister noted that farmers in 24 districts are currently receiving electricity during daytime hours, a major relief for the agricultural community.

He added that the government aims to extend this facility across the entire state by 2027.

Emphasising future energy needs, Sharma underlined the importance of pumped storage projects, calling them cost-effective and efficient for long-term use.

He also stressed the role of battery storage systems in supporting clean energy initiatives and ensuring grid stability.

“These projects will play a key role in delivering high-quality and reliable electricity to consumers in the coming years,” he said, directing officials to expedite their implementation on priority.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Hiralal Nagar, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Finance) Vaibhav Galariya, Energy Secretary Aarti Dogra, and other senior officials.

Later in a post on X, the Chief Minister lauded the progress made in Rajasthan’s dairy sector and said that it is not just growing, but becoming a strong example of self-reliance.

“With modern technology, empowered policies, and the dedication of our hardworking livestock rearers, a new story of prosperity is being written in every village,” he said.

–IANS

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