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Rewards for Efficiency: KPDCL Exempts 22 Stations from Power Cuts

December 8, 2023 Editor

In a groundbreaking move, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a novel approach to reward areas that have successfully reduced power losses by providing them with uninterrupted electricity. Speaking to Kashmir InFocus, Chief Engineer of KPDCL, Javid Yusuf Dar, revealed that 22 feeders have been selected in the initial phase, where Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses have significantly decreased due to the implementation of smart metering technology. Dar emphasised the corporation’s dedication to its promise that areas exhibiting minimal pilferage and reduced AT&C losses would receive…

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…