Bijli Mohotsav celebrated in West Jaintia Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 30, 2022

Bijli Mahotsav was celebrated in Amlarem and Jowai of West Jaintia Hills District on 26^th July and 29^th July, 2022 respectively as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, organized by the Ministry of Power in association with District Administration West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai used as a platform to celebrate the collaboration between the State and the Central Governments.

Lahkmen Rymbui, MLA 7-Amlarem Assembly Constituency attended the programme as chief guest in Amlarem and Jowai MLA Wailadmiki Shylla was the chief guest in a programme held in Jowai.

Highlighting the benefits of electricity, they expressed their opinion on how electricity has played a very important role in the daily life of human beings, urging every individual to use electricity wisely. They also highlighted the unprecedented growth shown in the power sector over the past few years.

Informing about the schemes implemented by the Government for the benefits of the public, Shylla informed that at present more than 90% of the villages in the state have been electrified. He mentioned that through the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IDPS), the department could upgrade the Power sector in Jowai, Khliehtyrshi substation and at Soomer Sabah. Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana Scheme 43 villages and 2902 beneficiaries were benefitted and through Sobhagya Scheme 506 villages and 2968 beneficiaries of the District have been benefitted. He further informed that for those villages and beneficiaries not yet covered they will be included in the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

It may be mentioned that the Bijli Mahotsavs is being celebrated all over the country under the umbrella of Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047 for more public participation and getting across the developments in the power sector to the citizens at large.

The two days program saw large turnouts of crowds from nearby villages, various cultural programmes, nukkad nataks and screening of short films on the power sector was organized.

Exhibits highlighting the struggle of U Kiang Nangbah were also displayed in the programme.

Given the large gathering, it was ensured that all Covid safety protocols such as social distancing and wearing of masks were adhered to. In addition, masks were also distributed to all the attendees.

P K Boro, MCS, incharge Deputy Commissioner, WJHs, DD Syngai, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Officials from the State Power department, teachers and students were present for today’s function held at Chutwakhu Indoor Sports cum Auditorium, Jowai.