To avoid load shedding, Govt to cut power supply to industries

To avoid frequent load shedding in residential areas, the government is planning to curtail power supply to industrial areas of the state during peak hours. By doing so, the government is expecting to save about 200 MWs of electricity. “The suggestion to curtail power supply to industries was given during a meeting convened by senior cabinet minister Syed Altaf Bukhari with officers of Power Development Department (PDD) on directions of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed,” sources said. They said during the meeting, minister said they are taking many measures to…

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