48 canals identified for power generation

Punjab Irrigation and Power Department has identified as many as 48 potential points on provincial canals from where hydel power could be generated.
It was told in a high-level meeting with Punjab Chief Secretary, Kamran Rasool in the chair here on Friday, disclosed an official.
Among others who participated included Secretary Irrigation and Power and other concerned officials.
It was further informed that 40 identified points had a capacity of producing 380 MW electricity while eight other identified points had a potential of 100 MW power generation. All aforementioned points had a total capacity 480 MW generation.
The matters relating to formulation of policy for launching projects on priority basis on most suitable places were also discussed.
The chief secretary directed to chalk-out policy for attracting investors so that works on power projects could be started within shortest possible time.