J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates power infrastructure projects worth 192 crores rupees

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha yesterday inaugurated power infrastructure projects worth 192 crores rupees.

Dedicating the power infrastructure projects to the people, the Lt Governor said the projects inaugurated today will add to the existing distribution capacity and provide quality power supply to the households and existing & upcoming industrial units in the respective areas.

He said the completion of projects under the MoUs signed today will go a long way to achieve the goal of providing 24x7 quality power to the people of Jammu and



Kashmir.

Mr. Sinha said the power scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, which was in shambles for decades, has witnessed a major turnaround with more electricity being supplied especially in far-flung areas as compared to previous years.

He highlighted the reforms introduced in the last three years to improve the power infrastructure and enhance power sustainability and efficiency in the Union Territory. He also sought participation from the citizens in the government’s efforts toward the socio-economic progress of rural and urban areas in Jammu and Kashmir.