Sir,
Refer news item ‘J&K aims to become power surplus’ DE July 5.
The State can emerge as a power surplus State only if it has a well defined power policy in place. The present power situation in the State clearly indicates that there is need to take some strident measures to enable the State become a power surplus State.
There is urgent need to harness power potential by constructing mini-hydel power project. These projects are not only cost effective but environment friendly too. These project can supply power to remote areas of the State which have not been electrified so far. The Nimoo-Bazgoo power project is an excellent example in this direction. Then there are big power projects which too are contributing in power sector. The combination of these big and small can meet the power needs of the State.
However, power generation alone can’t solve the complex power situation. The Power Department should embark on power reforms on a large scale.
The e-metering has not been successfully implemented in the State. With the result, power situation has not improved much. The transmission and distribution system too is faulty and is causing impediments in improving the situation. When all factors are considered, only than it is possible that the State can emerge as a power surplus State.
Yours etc….
Neelam Mahajan
Jammu
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