Valley’s electricity Woes National Power Portal points to KPDCL as the weakest performer among power distribution companies Monthly average number of interruptions has reached 80.49 hours, with interruptions reaching up to 105.32 hours For 2022, KPDCL reported a dismal System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) of 889 and a System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) of 723.95 In contrast, the all-India averages for the same indices were significantly lower at 116.12 for SAIDI and 171.64 for SAIFI Amid mounting concerns over power challenges, Kashmir is confronting the undesirable distinction of…
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Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: A Looming Threat to Daily Life and Economic Vitality
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…
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A Winter of Discontent: Kashmir’s School Children Face the Chill of Inadequate Infrastructure As the icy grip of winter tightens around Kashmir, casting a pall of frost over its picturesque landscapes, a parallel crisis unfolds within the walls of its educational institutions. School children, the future torchbearers of this vibrant region, find themselves shivering in the cold, their struggles exacerbated by the glaring inadequacies of school infrastructure. Over the past few days, temperatures across Kashmir have plummeted significantly, plunging well below the seasonal averages. This unexpected early onset of winter…
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