More power will be procured, says Himanta

way2barak, Sept 12: Assam government has arranged for procurement of more power to meet the demand at regular rates, while long-term arrangements are being made by entering into pacts with different power generation companies.

Replying to an adjournment motion on the power scenario in the autumn session of the state assembly, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said the state has witnessed a sudden increase in demand for electricity during peak hours this year.