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‘No shortage in power generation, but infrastructure is poor’ : Power Minister
TIWN June 30, 2019
‘No shortage in power generation, but infrastructure is poor’ : Power Minister
PHOTO : Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Barman addressing in a programme (Not in the mentioned news event). TIWN File Photo.

AGARTALA, June 30 (TIWN): Power Minister cum Tripura’s Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Barman has told reporters that there is no shortage in power surplus in Tripura.

The Minister reacting over the ongoing massive power cut problems said, even after having enough power generation so far public are unable to get the benefits and the reason is poor infrastructure.

“I don’t want to criticize anyone but the transformers bought by the previous Govt was very poor quality. When we make a road, we should look after the longevity”, said Dev Barman.

“The transformers were bought with very low load capacity. Thus, the present Govt is bound to take 1200 crore’s of loans from ADB”, said Deputy CM.

The reaction came from Jishnu Dev Barman on being asked by reporters regarding the ongoing power-cut problems. 

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