Andhra Pradesh could emerge as a hub in solar power generation in the near future with the pro-active approach of the state government, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal said here today.
I think, on solar power generation in your state, some fresh thinking and new ideas have been brought to the
table today. I am fairly confident and very soon in the days to come, Andhra Pradesh will become a solar hub.
I am confident that with the pro-active approach that I have found with Chandrababu garu (Chief Minister N
Chandrababu Naidu) over the last few months, I am quite sure that in very near future, I can see Andhra Pradesh becoming a power-surplus state,” Goyal told reporters here after emerging from a meeting he had with Naidu.
The TDP government in the state has been laying emphasis on the power sector to ensure uninterrupted power
supply, especially domestic consumers.
Replying to a query, Goyal said that a committee has been set up to go into the contentious issues between
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on power sharing.
“A committee has been constituted with representatives of both states. I am hoping to receive that report in 15 days.
Once that report is with me, we will take appropriate action to resolve any disputes. I think both states should work together in a spirit of cooperation and co-existence. I see no dichotomy in satisfying the power needs of both the states,” he said.
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