At a time when Rajasthan has crossed installed capacity of 50 GW renewable energy, the state government has extended tenure of 15 officers serving on deputation in Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) – the nodal agency for development of clean energy in the state.
RREC, which is highly dependent on specialist technical officers from three state owned Discoms, transmission company (RVPNL) and generation company (RVUNL), has to extend deputation from time to time to keep the operation rolling.
“With investment of around Rs 25 lakh crore in pipeline in renewable sector, experienced and expert technical hands are required to the show. They cannot be repatriated to their parent departments as it will impact the grounding of investment pledged during Rising Rajasthan Summit,” an official said.
Borrowed talent key to green energy drive
RREC has a sanctioned staff strength of around 100 employees. Out of 100, 70% are technical staff while 30% are administrative staff.
“Close to 90% staff is borrowed from state owned power companies. The staff matrix had always been the same since RREC was incorporated in 2002. Those who have added value to the organisation are continuing on deputation while few were repatriated to parent department from time to time,” the official said.
He said that the work at RREC is highly specialised and needs special exposure and training.
“At this junction when Rajasthan is ready for the big leap, disturbing the current team would derail the mission. So their continuity is justified in the interest of the state and sector,” he said.
Alok Mathur is a law graduate. Journalism is his first love which he now pursues in the latter half of his career. Controversies and crime are the right triggers for him.
