Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 13: General secretary of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and DDC Member Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony, has called for urgent action to address the severe power and water scarcity affecting farmers along the Zero Line due to damaged power infrastructure.
Leading a deputation of Border Kissan Forum, comprising of hundreds of farmers from Gharana, Suchetgarh, Sai, Gharani, Vidhipur Jattan, Meghowal, Chakroi and other Zero Line villages, Tony met with Vikas Kundal, Managing Director of JKPDCL, to discuss the critical issue. Ashok Chibber, Executive Engineer, who had recently visited the Zero Line BOP Chhawani in Sae, was also present.
Tony highlighted the dire situation faced by these farmers due to the damage of over 150 poles and several power transformers in the Zero Line border villages. This extensive damage has led to a significant disruption in the power supply, exacerbating water scarcity in the region, he added.
The senior Congress leader emphasized the urgent need for the replacement of these damaged power transformers to restore electricity and ensure an adequate water supply for agricultural activities.
“The farmers of the Zero Line villages are facing immense hardships due to the ongoing water scarcity. The damaged power infrastructure has further aggravated the situation, making it difficult for them to irrigate their fields. It is imperative that the damaged transformers and poles are replaced on a priority basis to alleviate their suffering,” he said.
The Managing Director assured the deputation of prompt action to address their concerns on priority basis in the affected areas. He directed the concerned departments to expedite and complete the pending works of poles and transformers to ensure a steady power supply.
The deputation comprised of former Sarpanch Sham Lal Bhagat, former Sarpanch Sarabjit Singh, former Panch Balwinder Choudhary, Ch Bihari Lal, former Panch Madan Lal, former Panch Joginder Singh, former Panch Rajinder Kumar, Bawa Choudhary, Ramesh Choudhary and several other farmers.
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