BUDGAM, JULY 29: In a bid to strengthen the power infrastructure and expedite renewable energy adoption in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Budgam and allied departments.
The meeting was convened to deliberate on critical power sector initiatives and ongoing projects in Budgam, with a focus on improving energy access, grid efficiency, and solar energy implementation under the Government of India’s flagship schemes. Meeting discussed overall functioning and performance of KPDCL in district Budgam, progress of solarization initiatives under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, including targets, achievements, and vendor performance.
Executive Engineer KPDCL division Budgam delivered a detailed presentation covering each agenda point. The presentation outlined current infrastructure capacities, ongoing augmentation works, technical gaps, and proposed upgrades required to meet the growing power demand.
DC emphasised the urgent need to modernize the district’s power infrastructure to reduce transmission losses and improve quality and reliability of power supply, particularly during peak demand. DC said, Budgam must emerge as a model for energy efficiency and solar adoption. He also highlighted the significance of solar energy in reducing dependency on conventional power sources, urging officials to fast-track household-level installations under PM Surya Ghar, while ensuring awareness and affordability for rural households.