Agartala, Jul 25, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Tripura government and Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in association with the Ministry of Power is going to celebrate 'Bijli Mahotsav' in Tripura under the umbrella of "Ujjwall Bharat Ujjwal Bhavisya- power @2047” as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to celebrate the 75 years of India's independence. 

‘Bijli Mahotsav' will be used as platform to celebrate the collaboration between the state and the central government and will highlight the key achievements of the power sector of India. It will be celebrated all over the country for more public participation. 

According to a government press release, in Tripura, it will be celebrated in sixteen locations spread over eight districts from July 25 to July 31 in presence of many dignitaries ensuring all the covid safety protocols. 

Each district-level programme will be of 90 minutes duration and the programme would include Beneficiary Testimonials on Electrification Scheme, Film on universal household Electrification (REC); Village Electrification (REC); Distribution System Strengthening (PFC); Capicity Addition (NTPC); One Nation One Grid (PGCIL); Renewable Energy (SECI); Tripura Renewable Energy Development (TRERA); Consumer Rights (PFC), Nukkad Natak performance on the themes of Energy conservation and Household electrification, cultural performance. 

The Celebration of `Bijli Mahotsav' will conclude with the grand finale event which will be held in hybrid mode across 100 locations of the country; of which two locations will be from Tripura namely, Dhalai and West district. During the grand finale event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the beneficiaries of the schemes such as Saubhagya, DDUGJY and IPDS.