Sir,
Refer news item ‘Vikar for effective mechanism to check transmission losses’ DE June 1.
One of the major causes of power shortage in the State is huge transmission and distribution losses. The other being power thefts. To overcome the losses, a scheme ‘Accelerated Power Development Reform Programme (APDRP) was floated in 2003 by the Central Government. The main objectives of th APDRP were improving financial viability of the State Electricity Boards, reduction of AT&C losses, improving customer satisfaction, increasing reliability of power supply, improving quality of supply and bringing transparency through computerization.
This scheme does not seem to have been launched in the State given the dismal power scenario in view. The Government should frame a policy in this regard and ensure a regular power supply in the Jammu Division during summer and in Kashmir Division during winter.
Yours etc…..
Surjit Kumar
Resham Ghar, Jammu
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