PDD enhances electricity supply by 15% in Kashmir

With increasing energy demand in Kashmir particularly during winters, the power development department has enhanced electricity supply by over 15 percent this season.

Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Principal Secretary, power department, Rohit Kansal said: “In comparison to the last year, we are supplying over 15 percent more power this time.”

While maintaining that they were looking ahead to give uninterrupted power in the future, he said: “Currently on the directions of Lieutenant Governor, we have asked our staff to ensure that people are supplied power as per the announced curtailment schedule.”

Kansal said that in the coming months, the power supply position will further improve with augmentation of new grid stations and transmission lines.