Srinagar, Nov 4 : The government in Jammu and Kashmir is committed to provide 200 units of free electricity to “deserving households”, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said in his address to maiden Legislative Assembly session on Monday.
Sinha said modalities are being worked out in this regard.
“J&K is endowed with abundance of water resources that are yet to be harnessed fully. My Government is committed to harnessing their full potential so that their economic dividend enhances people’s lives and J&K’s financial position,” he said as per GNS, adding, “My government will seek the support of the Government of India for a significant leap forward in our energy sector.”
Completion of four Mega Hydro Electric Power projects, with sanctioned capacity of 3014 MWs, will be expedited for doubling the hydro power generation capacity by 2026 to not only make J&K self-sufficient in power but also to enable us to generate revenue from this vital green resource, he said. “Another four Mega Hydro Electric Power projects of 1818 MWs will be followed rigorously to get the work on these power generating projects started.” (GNS)
