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Dhanjeet Virk assumes office of Chairman Punjab Genco Ltd after controversy on Balwinder Kotlabama’s appointment
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, December 7, 2021:
Dhanjeet Singh Virk took over as the Chairman of Punjab Genco Limited here on Tuesday in the presence of New and Renewable Energy Minister Dr. Raj Kumar Verka. Virk was given the charge after controversy erupted on appointment of Balwinder Singh Kotlabama, brother of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) office-bearers for the same post. Leaders of BJP and SAD attacked the Congress on his appointment and called the move as open terror appeasement.
Punjab Genco Limited is 100% Subsidiary Company of Punjab Energy Development Agency. During the joining ceremony Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, Managing Director, M.P Singh, Director and other Senior Officers of Punjab Genco Ltd. were also present.
Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, M.D / CEO PEDA briefed Dr. Verka about the RE Projects / activities being undertaken by PEDA / PGL. Verka desired to further explore the potential in this green energy sector for decreasing the carbon footprint and increasing the use of Renewable Energy to meet the energy requirements for the state of Punjab and also to make it pollution free. MD, PGL ensured to push forward this sector and to explore the potential in more Renewable Energy projects in the state of Punjab under the able guidance of Dr. Verka.