Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of two key energy projects in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana.

“Boosting power infrastructure in the region along with the vision of electricity reaching the last mile, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of 800 MW modern thermal power unit of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant at YamunaNagar,” said a statement. 

This unit, spread across 233 acres, worth around Rs 8,470 crore, is expected to boost Haryana’s energy self-sufficiency and provide uninterrupted power supply across the state.

The Prime Minister announced the commencement of work on the third unit of the Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant, which will benefit Yamunanagar and Haryana.