CS Aligns Hydropower Development With Community Empowerment

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review and strategize the accelerated development of hydropower projects across various rivers in Jammu & Kashmir.

- Observer News Service

The meeting underscored the administration's unwavering commitment to harnessing the region's immense hydroelectric potential as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity here.

The pivotal meeting saw the participation of key officials, including the Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD); Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R); Principal Secretary, Finance; and the Director General, Budget among others.

Concerned Deputy Commissioners joined the meeting via video conferencing.

During this review meeting the Chief Secretary unequivocally remarked that the Hydropower is the mainstay of the economy of our UT therefore our collective endeavour shall be to enhance the generation capacity by completing all the projects under the set timeline.

He highlighted the critical role of hydropower in ensuring energy security, driving industrial growth, and creating employment opportunities within J&K. He stressed the imperative of adhering to deadlines strictly to bring these vital projects to fruition expeditiously.