JAMMU, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that extensive plan is being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir to provide 24*7 power supply to the people even.
Omar Abdullah , who holds charge of the Power Department, gave two written replies on power scenario in J&K, in the Legislative Assembly today in response to two questions raised by BJP MLA from Jasrota Rajiv Jasrotia and National Conference legislator Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo.
Omar said a well-coordinated plan taking a holistic view of all key elements of the power supply chain is under implementations and the Power Development Department is committed to provide 24×7 reliable, affordable and high-quality power supply to every household.
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Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir has significant potential for solar energy, and the installation of solar rooftops is being encouraged through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, he said as metering progresses and reaches a larger number of consumers, the Government expects significant improvements in power supply, with no power cuts in low-loss areas.
He said such improvements are already evident on feeders where 100 per cent smart metering has been completed including 45 in Kashmir and 50 in Jammu.
Omar said a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between JKSPDC and NHPC on January 3, 2021 for the execution of 1,856 MW Sawalkote HEP, 258 MW Dulhasti Stage-II and 240 MW Uri-I stage-II by NHPC in Built, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) mode for a period of 40 years.
As per the MoU, the J&K Government is entitled to receive 12 per cent free power, one per cent Local Area Development Fund (LADF), first right of refusal for purchase of 50 per cent of power generated at price determined by the regulator.
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