Fri, June 19, 2026
Ranchi — Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday reviewed the performance of Jharkhand’s power sector and the progress of key urban development initiatives during a high-level meeting in Ranchi.
The review meeting was attended by Jharkhand Urban Development and Housing Minister Sudivya Kumar, along with senior officials from the state and central governments and representatives of public sector power companies.
During the discussions, Khattar emphasized the need for a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the state's power sector. Key issues reviewed included the implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the operational and financial health of distribution companies (DISCOMs), resource adequacy, and transmission infrastructure planning to meet future electricity demand.
Expressing concern over Jharkhand’s high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, the Union Minister urged the state government to take focused measures to bring losses down to sustainable levels. He also called for efforts to restructure the debt burden of the state’s power distribution companies.
Khattar stressed the importance of clearing outstanding dues owed by government departments and asked the state to establish a robust mechanism for regular payments. He specifically directed that prepaid meters installed at government establishments be converted and operationalised by August 31, 2026.
The minister also reviewed the progress of smart meter deployment and urged the state to ensure complete installation for high-load consumers, including industrial and commercial users, by the same deadline. He further advised accelerating smart meter installation for other consumer categories.
On future energy requirements, Khattar assessed the state’s resource adequacy plans and intra-state transmission network expansion, highlighting the need to prepare for rising power demand in the coming years.
The meeting also examined the status of electrification efforts under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA). The Union Minister directed officials to expedite on-grid electrification for tribal households and ensure timely implementation of the programme.
Reviewing the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the PM-KUSUM scheme, Khattar urged the state government to accelerate execution and achieve its targets. He also advised prioritising rooftop solar installations on government buildings, noting that greater use of solar power would help reduce electricity procurement costs and ease the financial burden on the state exchequer.
The review reflected the Centre’s focus on improving the efficiency of power distribution, expanding renewable energy adoption, and strengthening infrastructure to meet Jharkhand’s growing energy needs.
WIth inputs from IANS
| 14-09-2018 | ||||||
| Sl No. | Parameters | Actual Data(µg/m3) | Standard Limit(µg/m3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PM 10 | 64 | 100 |
| 2 | PM 2.5 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | SO2 | 55.3 | 80 |
| 4 | NO2 | 58.2 | 80 |
| 14-09-2018 | ||||||
| Station | Temperature(degree centigrade) | Rainfall(mm) | Relative humidity(%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | Past 24 hrs. | Since 1st March, 2018 | Max | Min | |
| Ranchi | 31.0 | 22.5 | 000.0 | 1010.1 | 95 | 66 |
| Jamshedpur | 34.1 | 26.2 | 000.0 | 1252.8 | 87 | 58 |
| Bokaro | 33.5 | 24.6 | 015.2 | 824.0 | 92 | 79 |
| Daltonganj | 32.6 | 24.9 | 004.2 | 960.9 | 95 | 67 |
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