223 more villages to get 24-hr power supply: Haryana CM

Chandigarh, Jan 26 : While taking a significant step towards fulfilling promise to make available round-the-clock power supply in villages, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced to include 223 more villages in the Mhara Gaon, Jagmag Gaon scheme.
With this, the total number of villages will increase to 5,223.
Khattar said this while addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day in Panchkula near Chandigarh.
He said currently, there are about 1,500 villages which are getting 16 hours to 21 hours power supply daily. He said 24-hour supply would also be ensured in these villages soon.
Earlier, the Chief Minister paid homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the war memorial. He also inspected the parade by the contingent of Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Haryana Police and National Cadet Corps (NCC).
While paying rich tributes to all martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country, the Chief Minister said the nation would always remain indebted to the sacrifices made by the brave heroes.