Punjab Science and Technology Secretary Viswajeet Khanna said, These power projects are to be set up in the state on Build, Operate and Own (BOO) basis and private investment to the tune of INR14.5 billion has been attracted in this sector.”
Viswajeet Khanna has further added that for promoting cogeneration in the industries, PEDA has commissioned six biomass cogeneration projects with a total capacity of 39 MW. Such four projects with total capacity of 91 MW are in improved stage of completion. Another eight such projects with a total capacity of 71 MW are in the pipeline.
The direct employment for 1,600 skilled persons and indirect employment for 5,000 persons will be created in the state, with the completion of these power projects.
