PM Narendra Modi favours PPP model in power sector.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently favoured Public Private Partnership model in power sector and described renewable sources of energy as the answer to the country's growing power needs.

Inaugurating the 240-Megawatt Uri-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) located near the Line of Control in Baramulla district of Kashmir, he said renewable energy, including hydro power, is fast developing as an alternative to thermal power.

He cited the success of Bhutan in developing alternative sources of power as an example which 'impressed' him during his visit to the Himalayan kingdom last month.

Modi also supported the PPP model to improve the power infrastructure of the country.

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