J&K LG Sinha e-inaugurates 17 power projects worth over Rs 118 crore

In a major push to strengthen power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday e-inaugurated 17 power projects worth Rs 118.91 crore. The e-inauguration took place at Delina in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the inauguration of new projects is another step towards developing better power distribution and efficient power transmission system in the region. To realise the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir power surplus, Rs 54,000 crore worth power projects have been approved which would generate 3500 megawatt in three to four years, the Lt Governor said. Sinha said determined efforts are being made to reach out to all the unconnected habitations, besides providing 24x7 quality electricity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said the administration is taking many short, medium and long term measures to provide the people with quality power supply round the clock in the coming two years. The

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