#KashmirPowerCrisis Archives

Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: A Looming Threat to Daily Life and Economic Vitality

November 29, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Power Crisis: Casting a Shadow over the Region’s Well-being By : Javid Amin The picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, often revered as “Paradise on Earth,” are currently shrouded in the darkness of an escalating power crisis that has plunged the region into extended periods of electricity deprivation. Daily power cuts reaching up to 16 hours have become a grim reality for Kashmiris, disrupting their daily routines, hindering economic activities, and casting a pall over the region’s overall well-being. The Grip of Darkness: Disrupting Essential Services and Education The power crisis…

Kashmir’s Power Woes Worsen, Plunging Residents into Darkness and Frustration

November 28, 2023 Editor

The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration Kashmir is reeling under an unprecedented power crisis amid the early winter in the Valley. As against the demand of 2,500MW, the supply is limited to a mere 1,200 to 1,500MW. Though the administration had promised to procure additional 500 MW power, the procurement process is not being fast tracked. The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration. They have even organised protests over the demand.…

Amid worsening electricity crisis, electricity department seeks police action on ‘Online Abuse’

November 27, 2023 Editor

Amid the ongoing electricity crisis in the Kashmir valley, the electricity department of the region has sought Police action against users showing their frustration against the department online. Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in a tweet tagged the cyber police of Jammu Kashmir after posting a few screenshots of hateful comments against the department and asked the Police to initiate action against the users. In a tweet, the department, tagged the Police and it’s cyber wing stating, “Pl take note of these abusive X handles using vituperative language against…

Amidst 18-Hour Power Cuts, Kashmir Opposition Denounces ‘Collective Punishment’ Strategy

November 25, 2023 Editor

The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. Kashmir is dealing with its worst electricity crisis with power generation hitting a record low of 50-100 MegaWatts (MWs) against the demand of 1800 MWs, badly impacting the life of over 70 lakh people. The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. The prolonged cuts come…

Kashmir’s Industrial Sector Faces Severe Setback Due to Power Crisis, Production Declines by 75%

November 22, 2023 Editor

From hospitality to cottage industries, power shortage has deeply affected service sector: KCCI; over 500 sawmill units affected, says FCIK The escalation of the power crisis continues hitting the industrial sector of the valley, leading to a staggering 75% decline in production, claimed industrialists. The valley for more than a month has been witnessing power crisis, which has affected both domestic as well as commercial consumers. Shahid Kamili, president Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the current power scenario has escalated the loss of…

Energy Crisis Grips Kashmir, Threatening Dark Winters for Residents

November 19, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Looming Power Crisis: A Winter of Darkness Awaits By: Javid Amin As the chill of winter descends upon Kashmir, the region faces a looming power crisis that threatens to plunge its inhabitants into darkness. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), the state-owned electricity utility, is contemplating further extending power cuts due to a persistently inadequate allocation of power from the central grid. The current power allocation of 1300 MW falls significantly short of the 1700 MW received during the same period last year, indicating a severe shortage that…

Kashmir Grapples with Power Crisis, Unscheduled Cuts Disrupt Daily Life

November 18, 2023 Editor

In a worsening power crisis, Kashmir finds itself grappling with a severe shortage, leaving habitats in darkness and rural areas particularly hard-hit by unscheduled load shedding. A senior official from the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) revealed that on Friday, forced curtailment reached a staggering 1000 MW, indicating a substantial gap between power demand and supply. The official who wished not to be named said, “It doesn’t need rocket science to understand that the power curtailment schedule announced by KPDCL is hardly followed. The widening gap between power requirement…

Unscheduled Outages: Kashmir Hit by Power Outages as Winter Sets In

November 15, 2023 Editor

Despite the assurance of the administration to improve the electricity scenario, the power crisis in Kashmir valley is getting worse as the temperature dip. The valley is facing unscheduled power outages over and above the four and a half to eight hour per day curtailment, as decided in the schedule released by Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) last month. In the past week, there has been a series of statements by political leaders, trade bodies and prominent persons denouncing the power scenario in the valley amid the falling temperatures.…

Kashmiris Continue to Suffer as Power Outages Persist

November 8, 2023 Editor

The people in Kashmir continue to face the brunt of frequent power cuts, despite the Power Development Department (PDD) purchasing 500 megawatt electricity from Uttar Pradesh government to meet the increasing demand of consumers with the onset of winter season. The erratic power supply has also evoked sharp criticism from Valley’s trade association, businessmen, industrialists, besides major regional political parties. According to reports, most parts of the Valley are experiencing erratic power supply and unscheduled power cuts at a time when mercury has started falling gradually with changing weather. The…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concerned over Erratic Power Supply

November 4, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the erratic power supply in Kashmir Valley. The Chamber has been keenly observing and assessing the situation for the past several months, and has found that the power outages have had a grave impact on industry, trade, business, and households. The KCC&I has criticized the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for its “unreliable and contradictory policies” in maintaining regular power supply. The Chamber pointed out that the KPDCL had promised uninterrupted power supply after…