GANDERBAL, Jan 10: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and operational status of various power projects in the District.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the functioning of existing power projects, including actual power generation vis-à-vis installed capacity, daily and monthly generation trends, frequency and causes of breakdowns, Operation and Maintenance Status, availability of operational manpower, asset health conditions, and issues related to grid connectivity.
At the outset, officers from the Power Development Corporation (PDC), including representatives of Upper Sindh Hydel Project-I & II Kangan, Mini Hydro Project Rayil, and other concerned projects, briefed the chair through PowerPoint presentations on the operational performance, challenges, and proposed works of their respective projects.
The DC also reviewed the status of the upcoming 93 MW Multipurpose New Ganderbal Hydroelectric Project (NGHEP). The concerned officials apprised him of the current status of land acquisition, removal of encumbrances, clearances from various departments, and infrastructure developed so far.
The DC further reviewed functioning of USHP-I Sumbal HEP and USHP-II Kangan projects.
