Piyush Goyal bats for Gujarat Model for a turnaround in energy sector

New minister of state for power, coal and new and renewable energy Piyush Goyal will study the best practices of the Gujarat Model in order to turn around the energy sector. The power and coal ministries have been clubbed in a bold move to ensure better coordination and cut red tape, which was shackling the energy sector and proving to be a major bottleneck for the economy.

"I do plan to visit Gujarat along with my team to get a first-hand experience of the Gujarat turnaround story and meet their ministers. They have been extremely successful in the renewable energy sector also," Goyal said after assuming charge on Tuesday. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was able to turn around the energy sector in Gujarat during his tenure as chief minister from all perspectives.

"There are a lot of challenges, synergies between various ministries. This has been recognised by this government, government, in transport, this ministry and several others. It reflects on the Prime Minister's mind that he wants to debottleneck these sectors." About plans to set things right in the scam- ridden coal ministry, Goyal said, " What is important is that we set the processes right and we follow procedure and policies. If we are all able to get into a framework of working within the system which is laid down without discretionary exceptions being made to government working, I am fairly confident we can ensure transparency in the working of this ministry."

Courtesy: Mail Today