Archive · 23 Jul 2025
J&K CM Reviews Power Projects, Emphasizes Timely Completion
Imagine Jammu and Kashmir is building power plants to make electricity.
The leader, Omar Abdullah, had a meeting to check how these projects are doing.
They talked about big projects like Sawalkote, New Ganderbal, Lower Kalnai, and a solar power plant.
Some projects were taking too long and costing more money, so they discussed how to speed things up.
They also talked about people who owe money for electricity and how to get them to pay.
The government is making a new plan to encourage companies to build more power plants, making it easier for them to get started and ensuring the electricity gets used.
Omar Abdullah reviewed major hydroelectric and solar power projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting addressed delays in projects like New Ganderbal and Lower Kalnai HEPs.
Outstanding electricity dues from commercial consumers were discussed, along with recovery efforts.
A detailed cost-benefit analysis of the 5 MW Solar Power Project at Pampore was requested.
The Draft Hydro Power Policy 2025, aiming to attract private investment, was also reviewed.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other senior officials
- What
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the status of major hydroelectric and solar power projects.
- When
- On Wednesday
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To expedite project implementation and address bottlenecks.
Current State
Future State
Attracting Investment
Current State
Current policy not attracting enough investment
Future State
Future projects need new funding and clearer processes.
- Projects Reviewed
- Hydroelectric and solar power projects
- Key Attendees
- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, other senior officials
- Notable Projects Discussed
- Sawalkote HEP, New Ganderbal HEP, Lower Kalnai HEP, Pampore Solar Project
- Focus
- Expediting timelines and addressing delays
- Policy Reviewed
- Draft Hydro Power Policy 2025