<h1>Chief minister directs energy agency to plan winter power procurement to ensure reliable, economical supply and boost efficiency</h1> The chief minister directed the state energy management agency to prepare an action plan for winter power procurement, citing reduced river flows due to snowfall and the need to ensure uninterrupted, economical supply. The agency, established to manage electricity sale and purchase, was tasked with maximizing state revenue, minimizing procurement costs, and conducting energy trading with professionalism and transparency. The government pledged support to strengthen the organisation and improve operational efficiency, reiterating a budgetary target to make the state a Green Energy State by March 31, 2026.