Stressing the need for fast tracking power generation schemes to shrink the gap between availability and utilisation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved updating of Karnah Hydro Power Project.
Stressing the need for fast tracking power generation schemes to shrink the gap between availability and utilisation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved updating of Karnah Hydro Power Project from 2 MW to 12 MW to augment the electric supply in the remote area.
Chairing the 63rd meeting of Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) this evening, the Chief Minister also sanctioned works programme for execution of various power projects involving Rs 1118 crore.
He also approved creation of recreation centre and park by the Corporation at Kulan over an area of 100 kanals and making available JKSPDC land for Degree College, Kangan.
The Chief Minister said that his Government has flagged power sector as one of the most important concerns adding that his Government is keen to transform the power generation scenario in the State from deficit status to the self-reliant one.
He asked the JKSPDC to put in redoubled efforts in helping to accomplish this stupendous goal.
Omar said that sufficient availability of electricity by our own means would give considerable forward push to the development and growth of all sectors in the State adding that JKSPDC has a vital role to play in this direction.
"The pace on progress of new power projects under execution by Corporation need to be accelerated”, he stressed.
The Chief Minister called for closer cooperation between JKSPDC and Power Development Department (PDD) for utilisation of power generated by the Corporation in the State. He also emphasised on dependable power transmission and distribution network to reduce the transmission losses.
Omar received the brief on the status of hydro power potential in Ladakh for which he has already unveiled Indus Concept Plan at Dha while commissioning 1.26 MW Sanjak power project constructed by JKSPDC.
Asking for optimum utilisation of existing infrastructure for projects on Sindh River the Chief Minister emphasised on harnessing of maximum potential available.
He received details of the progress on 93 MW New Ganderbal, 84 MW Shutkari Kulan and 27 MW Kanzil Wangat hydro electric projects in pipeline on Sindh River.
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