Kashmir: MD KPDCL reviews work progress under Capex Budget, centrally sponsored schemes

The MD was briefed by respective PIAs about Scheme Wise progress made till date and informed likely completion of various Works/projects under different schemes. The Managing Director was informed that twenty out of seventy R/Stns have been completed till date and ten R/Stns are likely to be completed in the month of July 2021.

The Managing Director, KPDCL, gave strict directions to the executing agency for adherence to the timelines for completions of various projects under different schemes.

The issues regarding hampering of work at new 10MVA R/Stn at Ranger, Chadoora& augmentation of SafaKadal R/Stn from 6.3MVA to 10MVA under PMDP-Urban were also discussed in the meeting and MD KPDCL stressed on making efforts to resolve the same on fast track basis. The MD KPDCL also directed the concern to complete the work of Hachaipora 6.3MVA R/Stn under DDUGJY on priority.

Also, the issue of additional funds for 33KV Bandipora –Gurez line was decided to be put forth before next BoD meeting. The chair further laid stress on works under DDUGJY and GIS Substations under IPDS and informed all the executing agencies that no further extension will be granted from the Ministry of Power, Govt of India, and as such physical and financial component of works be completed by or before the deadline fixed by
Ministry of Power, GoI.