Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government has established the Himachal Pradesh Energy Management Centre (HPEMC) with a view to efficiently manage the sale and purchase of electricity for maximizing the State revenue and minimize power procurement costs.
Presiding over a meeting of the HPEMC here today, the Chief Minister directed the officers to prepare an action plan for power procurement in view of the approaching winter season. He noted that water flow in rivers declines during winters due to snowfall in higher regions, making it essential to plan power purchases in advance to ensure uninterrupted supply at economical rates.
The Chief Minister said that the HPEMC would play a pivotal role in energy trading and in securing optimum financial benefits for the State. He emphasized that it must function with the highest level of professionalism to ensure maximum returns and transparency in operations.
Sukhu reiterated that the State Government was committed to providing all necessary support to strengthen the organization and enhance its operational efficiency. He further said that the present Congress Government in its very first budget set a target of making Himachal Pradesh a Green Energy State by 31 March, 2026 and consistent efforts were being made to achieve this goal.
Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar, Director Energy Rakesh Prajapati, Director Finance HPSEBL Anurag Chander Sharma, Special Secretary Shubhkaran Singh and other senior officers of the Energy department were present in the meeting.