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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inspected government quarters in Delhi built by the MBC, acknowledging minor issues and promising swift action. He also provided updates on the Gorakhpur nuclear plant, expected to generate 2,800 MW by 2032. Khattar praised Jammu & Kashmir's advancements in power and housing sectors after meeting CM Omar Abdullah. The minister emphasized resolving resident concerns in government housing projects.

Key Points: Manohar Lal Khattar Inspects MBC Government Quarters in Delhi

  • Khattar inspects MBC-built government quarters in Sarojini Nagar
  • Promises resolution of construction complaints within a week
  • Updates on Gorakhpur nuclear plant's 2,800 MW output by 2032
  • Praises Jammu & Kashmir's progress in power and housing sectors
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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inspects MBC-constructed govt quarters in Delhi

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reviews MBC-built government housing in Sarojini Nagar, vows to address resident complaints.

"We will ensure residents here do not face any more inconveniences – Manohar Lal Khattar"

New Delhi, June 15

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday inspected the Ministry of Building and Construction (MBC) constructed government quarters in Sarojini Nagar.

Speaking to reporters here, Khattar said, "These government buildings were constructed by the MBC (Ministry of Building and Construction). It is natural for new buildings to have some minor shortcomings. We have been receiving complaints. Today, we are here to inspect the situation... We will have a joint meeting in a week and ensure that the residents here do not face any more inconveniences".

Earlier in the day, Khattar stated that the Gorakhpur nuclear power plant was expected to have all four of it's units operational by 2032 and generate a total of 2,800 megawatts of electricity.

The Gorakhpur power plant received clearance in January 2014.

Speaking to reporters in Fatehabad on Saturday, Khattar said, "Today I visited Gorakhpur's nuclear power plant for the first time. It got clearance in January 2014. Usually, a nuclear power plant takes 13 years to be set up but due to some reasons, two power plant units will be operational by 2031 and two more power plant units will be operational by 2032."

He further added, "All four together will produce 2800 MW of electricity. 50% of the electricity will go to Haryana and 50% to the Centre."

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Khattar and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a meeting in Srinagar to discuss the state's power and housing projects.

Following the meeting, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed his happiness and said that a lot of work had been done in both the Power and Housing and Urban Affairs departments.

He mentioned that wherever there had been any kind of issues, they were brought to the notice of the Union Government. The Union Minister praised Jammu and Kashmir's progress in the power sector over the past few months and said that the state had moved ahead of others in the power sector, particularly in the implementation of smart meters and prepaid smart meters.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good to see ministers actually inspecting projects on ground. But why does it take public complaints for them to act? These quarters should have been perfect before handing over to residents. Hope they fix all issues quickly. 👍
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Priya M.
2800 MW from Gorakhpur plant is impressive! But 2032 is too far - we need power now. Government should speed up such projects. Also, why only 50% to Haryana when the plant is located there? Local communities should get priority benefits.
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Amit S.
Nuclear power is the future for India's energy needs. Clean and efficient. Though I'm concerned about safety - hope all precautions are being taken. The delay in project completion shows we need better project management in infrastructure.
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Sunita R.
Smart meters in J&K is a positive step! This should be implemented nationwide to reduce power theft and losses. But what about affordable housing for common people? Government quarters are good but what about the rest of us? 🏠
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Vikram J.
Why is the minister talking about housing, nuclear plants and J&K all in same weekend? Focus on one thing properly rather than spreading too thin. Quality suffers when attention is divided. Our leaders need better time management.
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Neha P.
Appreciate the transparency in admitting shortcomings in new buildings. This is how governance should work - inspect, acknowledge problems and fix them. Hope this becomes standard practice across all government projects. More power to people! 💪

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