Power min asks states to allow construction activities at thermal, hydro plants outside municipal limits

The power ministry has asked states to allow construction activities at thermal and hydro power plants falling outside the municipal corporation limits during the lockdown.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed construction of hydro power plants outside the municipal limits in the states from April 20 in its directive issued on April 15, 2020.

The Centre has given some relaxations in the lockdown guidelines based on assessment of the situation in different areas across the country.

In an advisory to states, the Ministry of Power stated, "It is requested to allow the construction activities in thermal/hydro power generation projects outside the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities as per para 16(i) of the MHA order on April 15."
The resumption of project works at sites may be carried out while taking all