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of electricity generated by the Narmada Yojna has been made
available to Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, and only a very
small portion to Gujarat. We are not going to rest after this
project. The demand for electricity in the state for industrial,
agricultural and domestic use is constantly rising. The
consumption of electricity is increasing even in homes of the
poor. The calculation of electric supply in Gujarat since 1960,
when Gujarat separated from Maharashtra is interesting. There
have been 12 governments in 45 years, an equal number of Chief
Ministers and budget to the tune of thousands of crores to
generate electricity. We have decided to generate electricity that
is equal to the quantum generated in the last 45 years by the
time Gujarat celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in 2010. This will
be possible only if there is the will to complete the work of 45
years in 1000 days. We want to take Gujarat on the path of
progress. The quality of electricity will improve the quality of
household, industrial and agricultural work. If an electric bulb
gets spoilt twice in a year, a poor man will find it difficult to
afford 15 or 20 rupees required for that. We have spent around
a 150 crores per sub-station to install 400 KV sub-stations so
that the quality of electricity is good and a poor person can save
15 or 20 rupees. And that is very important. We have also
decided to supply water in farms.

I have started mission for the progress of Gujarat, for
changing the scenario of villages in Gujarat. I am working hard
to change the lifestyle of Gujarat. The development of Gujarat
will be helpful in changing the impression of India. We are
working with this dream in sight. All the members of our energy
department deserve congratulations for winning 24 energy-
related awards in one year and winning accolades all over India.
The determination and will of the employees of Gujarat’s energy
department will ensure that darkness will never fall over
Gujarat.