J&K draws roadmap for 9000 MW hydro power generation by 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir government has framed a roadmap for generation of 9,000 MW hydro power by 2021, Minister of State for Power Vikar Rasool told the Legislative Assembly today.  Responding to the supplementaries raised by some members to the main question by Prof Gharu Ram in the House, the Minister said the government has framed a roadmap for generation of 9000 MW hydro power during the 12th and 13th Plan in the state. 

He said that in this regard, J&K Hydro-Electric Projects Development Policy 2011 has been notified to encourage participation of the private sector. Rasool said with the implementation of the policy, a roadmap envisaging addition of around 9000 MW power by up to 2021 has been drawn up to increase the generation capacity.

Under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana, upgrading of power infrastructure in all districts, especially in rural and hilly areas, received focused attention, the Minister said. He said by initiating reformative measures, transmission and distribution losses of power has been reduced to a large extent in the state, adding that improvement for laying LT/HT lines besides installation of transformers and construction of receiving stations received focused attention of the government, especially in rural areas under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.

Source: Business Standard