Amidst the rising temperatures and heat waves, load-shedding in the state due to a power shortage once again became a matter of grave concern this year.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state is looking to generate 1,000 MW power in coming days against a demand of 2,200 MW.Sarma Tuesday inaugurated the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park in a bid to strengthen the power sector of the state with focus on renewable energy.Speaking on the occasion, he said that there is a demand for 2,200 MW of power in the state.Efforts are on to meet the demand through exploring the hydroelectric and solar power potential.