Bhubaneswar: Odisha is investing significantly for improving power infrastructure to provide 24×7 quality power to all, stated Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at an orientation programme for the new recruits of Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL).
The orientation programme was organized at Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan on virtual mode, said an official press release.
As many as 60 Management Trainees and 175 Junior Technicians joined OPTCL today.
Welcoming the newcomers to the State Power PSU, the Chief Minister said, “Electricity being the prime mover of economy, our Government has given utmost thrust to building quality power infrastructure. For ensuring 24-7 quality and stable electricity supply to all, the Government has been investing significantly in the power sector to enhance the generation capacity, strengthen the transmission and distribution infrastructure, and provide electricity to all.”
“Our Government’s advance planning has brought the State from a power deficit to a surplus situation,” he added.
He further said that very recently, Rs 1800 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of 99 numbers of 33 KV primary substations to strengthen the distribution network of the State.
Appreciating the role of new entrants in OPTCL, he said, “All of you will be playing a critical role in this crucial sector to ensure that our farmers, entrepreneurs and small scale industries get quality and reliable power uninterruptedly.”
Stating that the Government is committed to creating employment opportunities for the youth of the State, he said that since 2010, OPTCL has recruited more than 2000 young men and women.
He urged the new employees to follow and imbibe the 5T mantra of his Government in their daily assignment.
“The world is changing very fast due to technological transformations at an unprecedented pace. You must keep learning & keep yourself updated on the developments in your area of work, the CM said.
Highlighting the principles of State’s governance, he said that people are at the core of our governance.
We need to serve them with dignity & professionalism, he added.
Joining the programme from Kalahandi, Minister for Energy, Industry and MSME Dibya Sankar Mishra advised the new recruits to work hard for realizing the Chief Minister’s dream of providing electricity to all including the people of the remotest part of the State.
Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said that OPTCL has provided a robust transmission infrastructure in the State.
He called upon the youngsters to remain committed, extremely vigilant while working in this excellent state PSU.
Taking part in the interaction during the programme, some participating newcomers said that the recruitment process is one of the fastest recruitment processes in the country. The process has entirely been on merit and utmost transparency. They thanked the Chief Minister for this efficient recruitment mechanism.
Secretary to CM (5-T) VK Pandian moderated the programme.
Principal Secretary Energy Department Nikunja Bihari Dhal gave the welcome address and Director (Operation) OPTCL offered the vote of thanks.
