Power sector growth a prerequisite for development of north-eastern states: R K Singh

New Delhi, Aug 27 () Power Minister R K Singh on Tuesday said development of north-eastern India is a priority for central government and power sector growth is a prerequisite for that.
Singh was speaking during a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of Power of north-eastern states in Guwahati on Tuesday.

“Development of north-eastern India is on high priority of the Union Government and a well developed power sector is prerequisite to the economic development in these States”, Singh said during the meeting which also attended by senior officers of Power Ministry and representatives of DISCOMS, a power ministry statement said.

In his opening address, Singh recalled the achievements made during the past three to four years in power sector.