Centre allocates 207 MW additional power to J&K

Following a public outcry over prolonged power cuts in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government has finally allocated 207 MW additional power to the union territory.

Principal secretary to J&K LG and power development department Nitishwar Kumar said that the order issued by the Union ministry of power will substantially increase the availability of electricity in J&K. The Union government has allocated additional power from the unallocated quota of central generating stations of northern region pool to J&K.

The order in this regard came into the effect from Wednesday midnight.