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Haryana CM Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal visit Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana in Gorakhpur
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, June 14, 2025 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Sh Manohar Lal jointly visited the Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana located in Gorakhpur, Fatehabad on Saturday.
During the visit, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction works and directed the officers to complete all works as per the prescribed standards at the earliest.
He emphasized that nuclear energy is a better source of power generation from an environmental point of view. In the review meeting, Sh Jivendra Kumar Jain, Project Director of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), gave a detailed presentation.
He shared information about the work being done by the Department of Atomic Energy and NPCIL, including the construction of the Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, efforts to increase nuclear power production, and various CSR and public awareness programs being carried out in the region.
Union Minister of Power, Sh Manohar Lal, stated that this ambitious project will not only fulfill the long-term energy needs of Haryana but also benefit the entire northern region of the country.
He emphasized that it will also strengthen the commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions. He further said that projects like this will play a crucial role in helping India achieve its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Describing it as a visionary initiative, he said that the project marks a significant step toward strengthening the country's leadership and self-reliance in the field of nuclear energy under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi.
During the review meeting, the Union Minister received detailed information about the ongoing construction works and instructed officers to ensure timely completion in accordance with established safety standards.
He emphasized the importance of raising public awareness about nuclear safety, so that there are no misconceptions among the general public. He directed officers to engage with residents in nearby areas and inform them about the safety measures in place for the nuclear project.
The Union Minister, while directing officers, emphasized the need for better utilization of CSR funds.
He directed them to coordinate closely with administrative officers and public representatives to prioritize visionary development projects.He further stated that this nuclear power project will play a significant role in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.
Highlighting the advantages of nuclear energy, he said that nuclear power plants are more cost-effective in the long run and have minimal environmental impact compared to other energy sources. Union Minister Sh Manohar Lal also instructed that over 20,000 saplings be planted within the nuclear plant premises during the upcoming monsoon season to promote environmental sustainability.
The Union Minister stated that all states have been urged to explore the feasibility of setting up nuclear plants and to ensure that at least one nuclear power plant is established wherever possible.
He also emphasized the need to expand existing nuclear facilities to meet future energy demands. Sh Manohar Lal stressed that to achieve better outcomes; the construction of this project should be expedited.
He added that any challenges encountered during the process should be promptly communicated to both the Central and State Governments for resolution. Prior to the review meeting, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Sh Manohar Lal were welcomed by NPCIL officials at Anushilp Bhawan with shawls and mementos.
Following the meeting, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Sh Manohar Lal visited the project site and inspected the ongoing construction work. The Chief Minister directed officers to not only focus on completing the current phase of construction but also to prepare a roadmap for the timely commencement and completion of the second phase of the project.
On this occasion, Rajya Sabha MP Sh Subhash Barala, Chief Secretary Sh Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Sh Apoorav Kumar Singh, CEA Member Sh Ajay Talegaonkar, HRPA Director Sh Suresh Babu, Director (Projects) Sh N.K. Mitharwal, Sh Sanjeev Kumar Singla, Sh H.K. Nagotia, along with other dignitaries and senior officials, were present.