Union Minister of Power visited Dam Site of NHPC Kishanganga Power Station

Shri R. K. Singh, Union Minister of Power, New & Renewable Energy, visited Dam site of 330 MW NHPC Kishanganga Power Station at Gurez in Bandipora District of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir on 15^th October 2021. The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Shri S.K. G. Rahate, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri A.K. Singh, CMD,NHPC and Shri Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, J&K. Upon their arrival at Dawar Helipad, the Hon’ble Union Minister and other dignitaries were welcomed by Dr. Owais Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Senior Officers of NHPC Kishanganga Power Station and other District Administration Officials. The Hon’ble Union Minister and other dignitaries were welcomed by Shri Ashish Kumar Chouksey, General Manager, HoP, NHPC Kishanganga Power Station and other senior officers of NHPC Kishanganga Power Station on their arrival at Dam Site, The Hon’ble Minister was accorded ceremonial Guard of Honor by Central Industrial Security Force personnel. During his visit, the Hon’ble Union Minister inspected various components of Dam and Spillway. He also inspected construction work of dam toe power house (0.8 X 3 = 2.4 MW) and was briefed about the progress of works. During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister also interacted with the representatives of the local people.