Baseer Khan reviews power scenario in Kashmir Division

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 18: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today reviewed the power scenario of Kashmir division besides taking stock of the preparedness of Power Development Department for the winter season in a meeting with Managing Director, KPDCL and Chief Engineer, Distribution.

The meeting held threadbare discussion on the availability of transformers, poles, conductors, and related equipment besides assessing the status of enforcement drives and exigency plans kept in place for heavy snowfall.

Advisor directed the officers to keep adequate stock of transformers available in all the stations to avoid any crisis during winters. He also asked them to gear up workshops in every division and work in double shifts. He stressed upon the officers to intensify enforcement drives to check power pilferage.

Earlier, while briefing the Advisor regarding the preparation of the department for the winter season, Chief Engineer said that against last year’s supply of around 1225-1250 MW, this year the department is supplying 1400-1450 MW power in morning and evening peak hours.

He also informed the meeting that advance dumping of poles and conductors has been made in view of exigency that may emerge during heavy snowfall.