Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness and operational readiness of power supply during the summer season. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioners Vidhu Shekhar and Ansuya Jamwal and Chief Planning Officer Ajaypal Singh.
Superintendent Engineer Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Sub Divisional Magistrates, Executive Engineers and other concerned officers attended the meeting. The meeting undertook a comprehensive review of anticipated challenges during the summer season, with particular focus on fault-prone infrastructure, areas susceptible to recurring power disruptions and infrastructure requiring preemptive maintenance and repair.
The SDMs informed the chair of the ground situation in their respective jurisdictions, following which an in-depth discussion was held on drawing up a proactive and forward-looking action plan to ensure regular power supply across the district. Issues pertaining to smart metering rollout and the management of scheduled power outages were also deliberated upon.
“The JPDCL must maintain active and continuous coordination with the concerned SDMs for prompt identification, redressal and mitigation of power-related grievances at the grassroots level,” the DC stressed. He further directed to implement scheduled power cuts only after due public intimation through all available communication channels, ensuring that the public is not inconvenienced due to lack of prior information.