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Dy CM Calls for judicious use of electricity 8/3/2015 12:08:50 AM KATHUA, Aug 2 : Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Kumar Singh today appealed people to make judicious use of electricity and discourage the use of incandescent bulbs and heaters rather use power saving electric gadgets. He asked the officers to educate the people about the importance of judicious use of electricity besides telling them the reasons of power shortage like unauthorized connections and other power pilferage activities. He said the government is keen to harness the untapped tourism potential of the areas having heritage sites, historical shrines and beautiful landscapes to attract tourists. Speaking at a public grievances redress camp at Ramkot in Billawar today, Dr Singh said Ramkot has a great historical importance as it was a hub of economic activities during Dogra rule. He said it is earnest effort of present government to preserve heritage assets for future generations. Dr Singh directed the Tourism Department to take up the area of 'Raje ki Mandi' and 'Pond' under tourism promotion asking them to submit DPR in this regard. Responding to the demand of uninterrupted power supply, Dr Singh He disclosed that the flagship scheme of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna will be launched in the state soon under which rural electrification of uncovered areas will be taken up. The Deputy Chief Minister informed that the local Government Higher Secondary School is being adopted by him to develop it as a Model School with the provision of Smart Classroom. He said under the project three additional rooms will be constructed and school will be equipped with a modern Laboratory.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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