Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 17: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of the Parliament from Anantnag, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi has expressed dismay over the unprecedented power crisis across Kashmir.
Echoing the woes of consumers facing the heat of the unscheduled power cuts, Masoodi said that at a time when Kashmir is reeling under cold temperatures it was sad to relate that the availability of electricity had plummeted at this juncture, when it was required the most.
“The situation has become unprecedented. Administration has failed to streamline the power supply and ensure optimum electricity availability to consumers. The situation this year with regards to power supply is much worse,” Masoodi said.
“The electricity demand in Kashmir is 2500 MW but only 1600 MW is being made available to the region,” Masoodi said adding, “Ideally the availability of electricity should increase during winter months to meet the rising demand. I impress upon the concerned ministry to address the needs of the consumers by enduring optimum electricity for the region by locally streamlining and regulating the electricity supply.
He said additional electricity should be allocated from the unallocated quota of Central Generating Stations of Northern Region Pool to Kashmir to meet the swelling requirements during the ongoing harsh winters.”
Meanwhile Party’s North, South and Central Zone presidents Javed Dar, Syed Tauqeer Ahmad and Ali Mohd Dar have also lamented the administration for remaining shockingly unperturbed by the predicaments of people in wake of the worst ever power crises in Kashmir.
Asking the Government to wake from its slumber, the Zone heads also demanded tangible steps from the Government to redress the issue before it upsets local agriculture, tourism, and other public utility services.
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