SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: Minister for Revenue, Relief,
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today stressed the need
for augmentation of power distribution network in the state.
The Minister was speaking at a high level review meeting of various schemes
of Power Development Department (PDD) of Anantnag district here.
The meeting was also attended by Development Commissioner Power Asghar
Ali, Chief Engineer PDD (M&RE) Shahnaz Goni, Sheikh Gul Ayaz Secretary
Technical (PDD), Khursheed Ahmed, Nisar Ahmed Khan and Daljeet Singh CE
Projects. The meeting was also attended by Xens and AEEs of district Anantnag.
To provide succor from the power cuts in a major way in Bijbehara area,
the Minister passed directions for the installation of new 10 MVA transformer
at Receiving Station Khiram.
The Minister also impressed on the officers to setup a taskforce of PDD
officials equipped with necessary equipments for speedy redressal of grievances
regarding power distribution in South Kashmir.
He also asked them to setup a dedicated helpline wherein people can
register their grievances and provide it wide publicity in print and
electricity media.
Mr Veeri also asked the officers to ensure uninterrupted power supply is
provided on auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida and Eid-ul-Fitr.
He also stressed on the officers to direct field staff to check the
condition of transformers in their respective areas regularly.
The Minister impressed on the officers to ensure time bound and early
completion of various new schemes and initiatives being taken in the power
sector.
The Minister also asked officers to synergize efforts for better
transmission and distribution of electricity in their respective areas.
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