Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 7: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president, Ravinder Raina today said that Union Territory will be power surplus in the coming years.
Addressing rallies in Debak (Sundarbani), Syote (Sary) and Kalakot in support of BJP candidates Raina said, under the power sector, the tone has been set for the upcoming 850 MW new joint venture Ratle project. The project is expected to intensify the existing power generation capacity in the region. This has only been possible under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi who is committed to the cause of development of Jammu & Kashmir.
In totality, the upcoming power projects will generate 6298 MW at the cost or Rs 54,593 crore, enhancing the power generation capacity. Taking a dig at the previous State Governments, Ravinder Raina said, it almost took 40 years to reach to 3000 MW power generation, but now the Modi Government will ensure the target of next 3000 MWs which will be achieved in coming four years. BJP will ensure that J&K is self sufficient in power, he added.
He said the Srinagar -Leh Power Transmission Line and 220KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil Leh Power Transmission System is also be an important development initiative carried out in Jammu & Kashmir.
He said, smart electricity meters will be installed expeditiously in both regions of Jammu and Kashmir. This would bring transparency in billing and reduce the power losses. In the first phase, about 20,000 meters would be installed in the twin cities and the process would continue in a phased manner, sanctioned under the Prime Minister Development Programme (PMDP).
Raina said, Jammu & Kashmir was made to live in “dark” all through. It was just the “dynasts”, who had only lust for power. But now, every resident of Jammu-Kashmir is enlightened and will vote for development.
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