New rules specifies technical qualification of BBMB members: Power Min

The Power Ministry on Sunday stated that the central government has specified technical qualification for power and irrigation members of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in the new rules following the directions of the high court.

The statement came after some opposition leaders reportedly attacked the central government for notifying the new rules and termed the action as an attack on the federal structure as earlier two members for power and irrigation subjects were appointed from Punjab and Haryana.

“The recently notified rules only specifies the technical qualifications required for the functional members – Power and Irrigation – in BBMB,” a power ministry statement said.