Bharatiya Janata Party’s massive rallies in Debak (Sundarbani), Syote (Sary) and Kalakot where Jammu & Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina said that Jammu & Kashmir will be power surplus in the coming years.Addressing the public meeting in support of BJP Candidate Raina said, under the power sector, the tone has been set for the upcoming 850 MW new joint venture Ratle project. The project is expected to intensify the existing power generation capacity in the region. This has only been possible under the leadership & guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who is committed to the cause of development of Jammu & Kashmir.In Totality, the upcoming power projects will generate 6298 MW at the cost or Rs 54,593 Crore, enhancing the power generation capacity. Taking a plunge at the previous state governments, Ravinder Raina said, it almost took 40 years to reach to 3000 MW power generation, but now the Modi Government will ensure the target of next 3000 MW is achieved in coming four years time. BJP will ensure that J&K is self sufficient in power. The Srinagar Leh Power transmission line and 220KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil Lehpower transmission system is also be an important development initiative carried out in Jammu & Kashmir.He said, smart electricity meters will be installed expeditiously in both regions of Jammu & Srinagar. This would bring transparency in billing & reduce power losses. In the first phase, about 20000 meters would be installed in the twin cities and the process would continue in a phased manner, sanctioned under the Prime Minister Development Programme (PMDP).Ravinder Raina further said, Jammu & Kashmir was made to live in “dark” all through. It was just the “dynasts”, who were lustrous. But now, every resident of Jammu-Kashmir is enlightened & will vote for development.
