Guwahati(Assam): Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Assam is steadily moving towards becoming a power surplus state, backed by major investments aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity supply.
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“Assam is steadily moving towards becoming a power surplus state. With a ₹14,202 cr energy vision and ₹6,235 cr worth of projects already underway, we are strengthening our power infrastructure to support growth and ensure reliable supply for our people,” Sarma said.
Officials said the state government has been focusing on expanding power generation capacity, improving transmission networks and modernizing distribution systems to meet rising electricity demand in urban and rural areas.
The government is also prioritizing renewable energy initiatives, including solar power projects, as part of its long-term energy security and sustainability strategy. Hydropower and thermal power projects are being upgraded to improve efficiency and enhance overall supply capacity.
According to officials, Assam’s energy vision is aimed at supporting industrial growth, infrastructure development and improving quality of life through uninterrupted electricity supply across the state.
The move towards becoming a power surplus state is also expected to strengthen Assam’s position as an investment destination in the Northeast. Officials noted that electricity demand in the state has increased steadily in recent years due to rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion and growing household electrification.
The government has been implementing multiple projects to upgrade substations, transmission corridors and rural electrification infrastructure.
Sarma has repeatedly emphasized the importance of strengthening the power sector to support Assam’s broader economic growth plans and future industrial expansion.
Officials added that several energy projects are currently at different stages of implementation and are expected to significantly enhance the state’s electricity generation and transmission capabilities in the coming years.
(DD News)
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