Abid Bashir
Srinagar, Nov 4: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday announced 200 units of free electricity for the deserving families stating that the modalities are being finalised in this regard.
Addressing the Legislative Assembly in Srinagar, the Lt Governor said that his government is working out the modalities to provide 200 units of free electricity to deserving families. “We have decided to provide 200 units of free power to deserving families. Modalities in this regard are being worked out,” he said.
He said that J&K is endowed with an 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. My government will seek the support of the Government of India for a significant leap forward in our energy sector,” he said. “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. Another four Mega Hydro Electric Power projects of 1818 MWs will be followed rigorously to get the work on these power-generating projects started.”
He also said that all government buildings will have solar rooftop power connections shortly under Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Scheme (PMSGS).
He also said that his government will make serious efforts for the safe and security return of Kashmiri Migrant Pandits back to valley and also provide the Kashmiri Migrant employees safe accommodation.
