Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has said steps to electrify tribal settlements by laying underground cables will be expedited.
Replying to questions in the Assembly on Monday, Mr. Krishnankutty said the government will undertake a time-bound project to provide power to tribal settlements that were yet to be electrified. Solar and mini-hydel projects will be implemented in remote and inaccessible locations. The endeavour will be completed within one-and-a-half years.
