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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…

Kashmir’s Power Crisis: A Looming Crisis for Residents and Businesses

October 27, 2023 Editor

As the winter season approaches, Kashmir finds itself amid an escalating power crisis. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a power curtailment schedule, yet the Valley continues to grapple with unscheduled and prolonged power outages, significantly impacting the lives of its residents and businesses. This year’s power crisis has taken a turn for the worse, as even before the onset of the winter, Kashmir is experiencing protracted power cuts, leading to dire consequences for both individuals and commercial establishments. According to the industrialists, the industrial output plummeted by…

Kashmir’s Power Woes: Admin shrugs off complaints as residents face long hours of outages

October 18, 2023 Editor

The people in Kashmir Valley continue to face unscheduled and prolonged power cuts, even as the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Monday issued much anticipated curtailment schedule by announcing an eight-hour and four-hour power cut in non-metered and metered areas respectively, to tackle the electricity crisis. According to reports, many parts in Srinagar and elsewhere continue to reel under darkness due to unscheduled and prolonged power cuts at a time when mercury has plunged after fresh snowfall and incessant rains. The frequent power cuts have been reported from…

Power Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule

October 17, 2023 Editor

Ahead of winter, the authorities on Monday issued a fresh power curtailment schedule for the Kashmir Valley. According to the schedule, metered areas will face 4.5 hours of power cuts on a daily basis, while non-metered areas will face 8 hours of power cuts. The curtailment will be in three shifts—morning, afternoon, and evening. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has attributed the power cuts to the rising demand for electricity during the winter months. The KPDCL has urged consumers to cooperate and use electricity judiciously. The power cuts…

J&K’s Power Crisis: Why is the Region Still Relying on External Power Sources Despite Hydropower Potential?

October 15, 2023 Editor

J&K’s Hydropower Riches: Why is the Region Still Spending Billions on Power Purchases? Jammu and Kashmir’s over-reliance on external power sources has incurred a substantial cost of Rs 63,000 crore over the past 11 years. This hefty expenditure on power purchases from external generation companies (gencos) underlines the ongoing energy challenge in the region, despite its substantial hydropower potential. Official data reveals that from the fiscal year 2012-13 to 2022-23, the power purchase bills from external power distribution companies (discoms) have reached a cumulative total of Rs 63,000 crore. In…

Kashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

October 15, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Braces for Lengthy Power Cuts as Demand Surges Amid Chilly Weather As the Kashmir valley grapples with a persistent and escalating power crisis, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a curtailment schedule to manage the growing gap between power supply and demand. The decision to implement power cuts ranging from 4 to 8 hours a day comes as a response to increasing electricity consumption, especially during the cold weather when heating devices and other electrical items are in high demand. Despite power shortages being a common…

Kashmir’s power woes continue as government fails to deliver on promises

October 7, 2023 Editor

The persistent power crisis in Kashmir has thrown the daily lives of its residents and businesses into turmoil, as prolonged outages and load shedding continue to plague the region. With power cuts lasting as long as 7 to 9 hours a day, the situation remains dire despite assurances from authorities of procuring additional power. Metered and non-metered areas alike have been affected, with many regions enduring 3 to 4 hours of continuous outages. The fluctuating power supply has left people in the dark for extended periods, raising mounting frustration among…

Kashmir’s power crisis: A descent into darkness

October 5, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s power crisis reaches critical juncture, residents demand immediate relief Kashmir’s ongoing power crisis has reached a critical juncture, with residents enduring increasingly prolonged power cuts, often lasting for up to 10-14 hours a day. Despite the government’s concerted efforts to bolster electricity supply, the region faces an alarming gap between the escalating demand and the available power. This power deficit issue has rippled through Kashmir, significantly disrupting daily life for both households and commercial establishments while also affecting essential services. The relentless power cuts have left residents struggling to…

J&K power crisis worsens, government scrambling for solutions

October 4, 2023 Editor

Worsening Power Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Concern Among Consumers Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a deepening power crisis, leaving consumers to endure extended power outages during the day. Authorities have reassured that discussions are underway to address this issue, promising improved conditions in the coming days. However, local consumers have a different story to tell. They claim that the power situation has deteriorated significantly across the valley, with just 4-5 hours of electricity being supplied daily. This situation is occurring even as smart meters have been installed…

J&K Faces Looming Power Crisis, Industries in Kashmir Suffer as Prolonged Power Outages Dent Production

October 2, 2023 Editor

Despite the ample hydropower potential in Jammu and Kashmir, power generation has declined to 500 MW, while the government’s reduced procurement of 1400-1500 MW from external power gencos has resulted in a power crisis in the union territory. Kashmir is currently grappling with an unprecedented power crisis, with power cuts ranging from 5 to 9 hours a day, leaving residents and industries in the region reeling. Officials said that the root cause of this crisis lies in the dwindling power generation within J&K, which currently stands at a mere 500 MW,…