Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the government is committed towards ensuring an adequate supply of electric power, especially in areas prone to harsh weather conditions.
He was chairing a high-level meeting held on winter preparedness convened by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Friday. The meeting, convened to assess the Corporation’s readiness for the harsh winter season, was attended by the Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD) and senior officers of KPDCL.
"Every effort must be made to address issues promptly and efficiently,” Deputy Chief Minister said and maintained that a foolproof mechanism should be devised so as to address the power issues within the shortest possible time.
The meeting reviewed the measures undertaken by KPDCL to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the Kashmir Valley during the winter months. A detailed presentation on preparations, highlighting the proactive steps taken to address potential disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions was also presented
The meeting was told that for ensuring a Extensive Maintenance large-scale branch cutting program is in progress across all sub-divisions to minimise power outages due to snowfall. Adequate buffer stock of distribution transformers (DTs) has been secured at central and divisional level.
Besides, essential materials and high-speed diesel (HSD) for DG sets have been stocked to ensure uninterrupted operations, especially in critical and remote areas like Gurez. It was also given out that KPDCL has formed specialized teams equipped with tools and vehicles to address faults promptly.
Also, control rooms at divisional and district levels have been activated to provide swift responses during emergencies. The meeting was informed that preventive maintenance measures have been intensified to reduce the likelihood of technical faults during the winter season.
The Deputy Chief Minister commended the efforts of KPDCL in preparing for the winter season and directed the officials to ensure seamless coordination across all levels. He stressed the importance of maintaining a consistent power supply to minimize inconvenience to residents.
The Principal Secretary, PDD, assured the Deputy Chief Minister of KPDCL’s readiness to tackle challenges and emphasized the importance of preventive and corrective measures.