The transmission link was inaugurated online at Prabhat Tara, Dhurwa in Ranchi. In a slew of inaugurations, PM also initiated the commencement of work of 3x660 MW North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC. (हिन्दी में पढ़े :पीएम ने 765 केवी ट्रांसमिशन लाइन देश को समर्पित की)

The Governor of Jharkhand Sayed Ahmed, Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren, Union Minister for Communications and IT Shankar Prasad, MoS(I/c) for Power Piyush Goyal and the MoS(I/c) for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sudarshan Bhagat were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Modi asserted that if India has to emerge as a developed nation, then no part of the country can remain weak and underdeveloped He said eastern India has remained underdeveloped, and growth should be balanced across north, south, east and west so that common people across the country can enjoy the fruits of development in equal measure.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Jharkhand would benefit enormously by yesterday’s Cabinet decision to increase royalty rates on minerals. Shri.  Narendra Modi also announced that work would commence shortly on the Jagdishpur-Phoolpur-Haldia gas pipeline - which would become a major source of energy for eastern India. Initiating the commencement of work at the North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Plant,Prime Minister said this power plant would dispel darkness not only from Jharkhand but also from different parts of the country.

Addressing the function on this occasion, Union Energy Minister Shri. Piyush Goyal said that though NTPC project in Jharkhand was started more than ten years back. Mr. Goyal also announced that the centre is keen to provide separate feeder line to farmers in the state. Referring to the underground fire in Jharia coalfield, Mr. Goyal announced that the Union Government will provide Rs. 100 crore for controlling the underground fire. The Union Energy Minister expressed concern that despite huge stock of coal, Jharkhand is not getting adequate energy. He expressed hope that very soon the state will have adequate supply of electricity to provide continuous power supply for every sector in the state. This will create a new era of overall development of Jharkhand.