Union power, housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday called for a significant push towards solar power, pumped storage projects, and battery storage systems to meet the rising energy demand. He was speaking as the chief guest at the 51st Raising Day of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, marking 50 years of the board's establishment.
Event Highlights
Ministers from partner states, including Haryana's Shruti Choudhry, Punjab's Barinder Kumar Goyal, and Rajasthan's Suresh Singh Rawat, attended the event alongside senior officials, BBMB board members, and heads of power utilities. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address from BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi, who highlighted the institution's contributions to power generation, water management, and environmental conservation over the decades.
Commemorative Release
A commemorative coffee table book detailing BBMB's journey and future initiatives was also released during the ceremony.
Khattar's Address
Addressing the gathering, Khattar emphasised BBMB's role in irrigation, electricity generation, and overall socio-economic development of partner states. He underlined the need to scale up solar power, pumped storage projects, and battery storage systems to address the growing energy requirements.
Cultural Performances
The event featured a cultural programme by students of BBMB DAV School, Nangal, and a pipe band performance by students of Sarthak GMSS School, adding a vibrant touch to the celebrations.
