Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Omar Abdullah Discusses J&K Power Sector on Engineers' Day
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke at an Engineers' Day event.
He highlighted the importance of the power sector for the region's financial growth.
Abdullah stated he aims to reform the power sector by cutting losses and improving efficiency.
He said they should generate more electricity and sell it to other areas.
He discussed the need to balance hydropower potential with solar power while ensuring affordable electricity.
He emphasized that tariff adjustments should be guided by people's ability to pay.
Omar Abdullah addressed the 58th Engineers’ Day at SKICC in Srinagar.
He emphasized the importance of the power sector for J&K's economic prosperity.
Abdullah dismissed any plans for power sector privatization.
He wants to reduce power losses and improve billing efficiency.
Tariff rationalisation should be based on people’s capacity to pay.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah
- What
- Addressed Engineers' Day
- When
- Late Monday evening
- Where
- SKICC, Srinagar
- Why
- To discuss the J&K power sector
- Event
- Engineers' Day
- Location
- SKICC, Srinagar
- Speaker
- Omar Abdullah
- Focus
- J&K Power Sector
- Key Message
- Strengthen power sector to boost economy