Jammu and Kashmir has run into a huge arrears of dues towards the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), putting the public-sector undertaking in a tailspin with regard to the early recovery of the amount. The state’s accumulated arrears over the past many months have shot up to whopping Rs 967 crore. “We are in touch … Read more
Though the state government had claimed to electrify all villages in the remote Doda district, according to report by Tribune India, half a dozen hamlets of Dessa village are still waiting for power since Independence. Situated just 35 km away from the district headquarters, Dessa villagers alleged that since Independence, they were deprived of even … Read more
Even after fourteen years of starting of the state’s attempts to provide electricity to all, nearly 2.6 lakh households are still living in darkness. It needs to be remembered that, according to the Central government’s definition if 10 per cent of households in a particular village and hamlet are provided a power connection through off-grid … Read more
Salal Dam also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district. The Salal power station has achieved the target of highest-ever power generation in a day by generating 17.016 MUs of electricity. The record generation could be achieved owing to trash management, water availability … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the state run NHPC Ltd’s Kishanganga hydro power project (KHEP) in Gurez area of Bandipora district over river Kishanganga in the Kashmir valley in Jammu and Kashmir to the nation. The development assumes significance given the strategic importance of the 330 megawatt (MW) project on the river Kishanganga, a tributary … Read more
Solar and other non conventional sources of energy is the future of the world’s energy needs. India is spearheading in shifting its energy dependency away from fossil fuels. In such an attempt, a solar power project has been installed at Katra Railway Station. Here are a few things to know about the project: This is … Read more
Although Jammu & Kashmir has a lot of potential to earn revenue through sectors like horticulture, hydro electricity and tourism, the state is going deep into debt by each passing day. J&K government is spending Rs 6000 crore annually for purchase of power and additional Rs 2000 crore to pay its debts. It should be … Read more
J&K features in the 5 most corrupt states of the country. A survey by the Centre for Media Studies shows that J&K is the 5th most corrupt state of India and the most corrupt in North India. Since J&K is corrupt, one is bound to wonder as to who exactly contributes to this “achievement”. As … Read more