Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah has underscored the need for better utilization of non conventional resources of energy available in the State stressing on replacement of installations run on conventional energy by the new and renewable energy resources wherever possible. He said that this would shift the pressure on hydro electric power supply and help divert it for other important uses. The Chief Minister along with the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah was reviewing the progress of projects under Ministry of New and Renewable energy Resources (MNRE) sector in the State, at a high level meeting in Jammu this morning.The Chief Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir possesses rich potential for generating energy from solar, wind, bio-mass and geo-thermal resources and the need of the hour is that best advantage is taking of the liberal financing and help provided by the central ministry led by Dr. Farooq Abdullah to the State in this regard.Speaking in the meeting Union Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah assured full support and assistance of his ministry to the State for harnessing its resources in new and renewable energy sector. He said that his ministry is working to launch 100 MW geo-thermal energy projects in Reasi and other feasible areas of the State.