Terming the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 as "harmful" for the poor and farmers, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged the Centre to put the proposed bill on hold for the time being, considering the current situation in the country.

In his letter written to Union Minister of State for Power RK Singh, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister said that the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 proposed by the Central Government is harmful to the lower strata of the society as the provision of cross-subsidy in the proposed bill is "impractical" and not in the interest of farmers and poor.

Baghel said the farmers will face crisis regarding irrigation of crops if the subsidy on electricity given to farmers is not continued and this will affect the production of food grains and the country will face a crisis. Therefore, the present provision of giving electricity subsidy to the people and farmer of the poor section of the society is tested and according to the need of the hour, he added.

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The Chief Minister said that the labourers and farmers, who have made the country self-reliant in food with their hard work, should be respected. He said it is necessary to give concession to people and farmers of the poor section of the society to make them self-sufficient and competent.

Baghel urged all state governments to consult and take care of the interests of the poorer sections of the society and the common people before implementing the amendment bill prepared by the Union Ministry of Power.

The Chief Minister said that the Direct Benefit Transfer System, which is currently in force, is correct. By changing this, the poor section of the society and small and marginal farmers will be deprived of benefits. The Chief Minister said that if a farmer consumes one thousand units of electricity for irrigation of crops every month during the farming season, then he will have to pay a bill of seven to eight thousand rupees, which will be impossible for him to pay.

He said the reduction of the rights of the State Governments and the appointment of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Union government through this amendment is contrary to the system of a federal structure.

The bill provides only advice to states regarding the formation of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, the consent of the state is not necessary in relation to the appointment. This provision is a clear violation of the powers of the State Government, the statement said.

The Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 provides for the promotion of privatisation in the field of electricity. Under this, there is also a provision for the appointment of sub-licensees and franchisees.

This provision is against the policy of checks and balances as sub-licensees and franchisees are not obliged to take licenses from the regulatory commission. From this, it is clear that it is also contrary to the principle of right and duty, the statement added.

Terming the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 as "harmful" for the poor and farmers, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged the Centre to put the proposed bill on hold for the time being, considering the current situation in the country.

Terming the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 as "harmful" for the poor and farmers, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged the Centre to put the proposed bill on hold for the time being, considering the current situation in the country. In his letter written to Union Minister of State for Power RK Singh, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister said that the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 proposed by the Central Government is harmful to the lower strata of the society as the provision of cross-subsidy in the proposed bill is "impractical" and not in the interest of farmers and poor. Baghel said the farmers will face crisis regarding irrigation of crops if the subsidy on electricity given to farmers is not continued and this will affect the production of food grains and the country will face a crisis. Therefore, the present provision of giving electricity subsidy to the people and farmer of the poor section of the society is tested and according to the need of the hour, he added. Also read: Resolving clean water woes of rural India The Chief Minister said that the labourers and farmers, who have made the country self-reliant in food with their hard work, should be respected. He said it is necessary to give concession to people and farmers of the poor section of the society to make them self-sufficient and competent. Baghel urged all state governments to consult and take care of the interests of the poorer sections of the society and the common people before implementing the amendment bill prepared by the Union Ministry of Power. The Chief Minister said that the Direct Benefit Transfer System, which is currently in force, is correct. By changing this, the poor section of the society and small and marginal farmers will be deprived of benefits. The Chief Minister said that if a farmer consumes one thousand units of electricity for irrigation of crops every month during the farming season, then he will have to pay a bill of seven to eight thousand rupees, which will be impossible for him to pay. He said the reduction of the rights of the State Governments and the appointment of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Union government through this amendment is contrary to the system of a federal structure. The bill provides only advice to states regarding the formation of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, the consent of the state is not necessary in relation to the appointment. This provision is a clear violation of the powers of the State Government, the statement said. The Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 provides for the promotion of privatisation in the field of electricity. Under this, there is also a provision for the appointment of sub-licensees and franchisees. This provision is against the policy of checks and balances as sub-licensees and franchisees are not obliged to take licenses from the regulatory commission. From this, it is clear that it is also contrary to the principle of right and duty, the statement added.

Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 not in interest of farmers, poor: Chhattisgarh CM

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his offensive against the Central government over Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister RK Singh on Wednesday accused him of acting against the interests of the country.

"Rahul Gandhi does not understand what is going on and is acting against the interest of India and Kashmir. Article 370 disrupted the development of the region and gave leeway to Pakistan financed separatists to operate in the region," Singh told.

The Congress leader had earlier said that there was unrest in Jammu and Kashmir due to the media and communications blackout and heightened security.

"The Parliament has made several laws for the development of the country which was not implemented in the region due to Article 370. The situation was in fact worse before Article 370 was scrapped. People used to pelt stones and hoist ISIS flags," Singh said.

He added that curfews and communication bans were also implemented before the special status was scrapped.

Singh also hit out at Pakistan and said that if the neighbouring country gets aggressive, they will get a befitting response.

"I don`t think Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will choose a military approach with India. We have defeated the country time and time again. Pakistan is already in a crisis. We should not give heed to them," the union minister said.

He also said that the only thing left to do in Kashmir if free the (Pakistan) occupied Kashmir.

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his offensive against the Central government over Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister RK Singh on Wednesday accused him of acting against the interests of the country.

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his offensive against the Central government over Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister RK Singh on Wednesday accused him of acting against the interests of the country. "Rahul Gandhi does not understand what is going on and is acting against the interest of India and Kashmir. Article 370 disrupted the development of the region and gave leeway to Pakistan financed separatists to operate in the region," Singh told. The Congress leader had earlier said that there was unrest in Jammu and Kashmir due to the media and communications blackout and heightened security. "The Parliament has made several laws for the development of the country which was not implemented in the region due to Article 370. The situation was in fact worse before Article 370 was scrapped. People used to pelt stones and hoist ISIS flags," Singh said. He added that curfews and communication bans were also implemented before the special status was scrapped. Singh also hit out at Pakistan and said that if the neighbouring country gets aggressive, they will get a befitting response. "I don`t think Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will choose a military approach with India. We have defeated the country time and time again. Pakistan is already in a crisis. We should not give heed to them," the union minister said. He also said that the only thing left to do in Kashmir if free the (Pakistan) occupied Kashmir.

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The government said Monday that every Indian home will be electrified by the end of the year.

The government had on Saturday said that every <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/every-village-now-has-access-to-electricity-pm-modi-tweeted-as-electricity-reached-all-villages-on-saturday-133539">inhabited Indian village is now electrified</a>.&nbsp;

"28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted then.&nbsp;

A village is considered electrified when at least 10 per cent of its homes receive electricity supply, as do its&nbsp;public areas.

Which is why, even though ever Indian village is now electrified, as many as 31 million Indian households still do not have electricity supply.&nbsp;

"This is a huge success (the electrification of every village). We achieved it 13 days ahead of the deadline," Power Minister RK Singh said on Monday.&nbsp;

He added that the next target — that of electrifying every single Indian home — would be achieved by the end of the year.&nbsp;

"Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018," Singh said.&nbsp;

Manipur's Leisang&nbsp;was the last village to be brought onto the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30 pm Saturday evening.&nbsp;

According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages, all of which have now been electrified.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when the NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in 2015.

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'Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018,' Power Minister RK Singh said

The government said Monday that every Indian home will be electrified by the end of the year. The government had on Saturday said that every inhabited Indian village is now electrified. "28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted then. A village is considered electrified when at least 10 per cent of its homes receive electricity supply, as do its public areas. Which is why, even though ever Indian village is now electrified, as many as 31 million Indian households still do not have electricity supply. "This is a huge success (the electrification of every village). We achieved it 13 days ahead of the deadline," Power Minister RK Singh said on Monday. He added that the next target — that of electrifying every single Indian home — would be achieved by the end of the year. "Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018," Singh said. Manipur's Leisang was the last village to be brought onto the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30 pm Saturday evening. According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages, all of which have now been electrified. Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when the NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in 2015. #Visuals from Leisang, last village to be electrified under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana. As per GoI, out of 18,452 villages in India that were power deprived 3 yrs ago, 17,181 have been electrified. Others are uninhabited or classified as grazing reserves #Manipur pic.twitter.com/JoqQiSjFSP — ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2018 ×

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Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday announced that government has sanctioned an additional compensation of Rs 20 Lakh ex-gratia&nbsp;for the families of those who died at the NTPC&rsquo;s power plant explosion on Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh&#39;s Rae Bareli district.

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&ldquo;Additional compensation of&nbsp;Rs 20 lakh will be given to the family of those killed, Rs 10 lakh for seriously injured and Rs 2 lakh to those who suffered minor&nbsp;injuries. This is over and above the statutory compensation,&rdquo; Singh&#39;s office said on Twitter.

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Singh also visited&nbsp;the explosion site, accompanied by Gurdeep Singh, NTPC chairman and managing director (CMD). They also visited the injured in the district hospital.

Meanwhile, the death toll in the boiler&nbsp;explosion <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ntpc-boiler-explosion-it-started-shaking-then-there-was-a-blast-recalls-worker-23351">rose to 26</a>.

The number of deaths in the NTPC plant explosion rose to 26 on Thursday.?

Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday announced that government has sanctioned an additional compensation of Rs 20 Lakh ex-gratia for the families of those who died at the NTPC’s power plant explosion on Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district. ???????? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ???, ???? ?? ?????? ?? ?20 ???, ?????? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?10 ???, ?? ???? ?????? ?? ?2 ??? ?? ???? ??? ?? ???? — Office of R.K. Singh (@OfficeOfRKSingh) November 2, 2017 × “Additional compensation of Rs 20 lakh will be given to the family of those killed, Rs 10 lakh for seriously injured and Rs 2 lakh to those who suffered minor injuries. This is over and above the statutory compensation,” Singh's office said on Twitter. Also Read: Rahul Gandhi visits NTPC plant, demands investigation in boiler explosion Singh also visited the explosion site, accompanied by Gurdeep Singh, NTPC chairman and managing director (CMD). They also visited the injured in the district hospital. Meanwhile, the death toll in the boiler explosion rose to 26.

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