Bandipora’s Gurez Valley Will Get Grid Related Electrical Energy For The Primary Time

Bandipora: In a groundbreaking and historic achievement, the Gurez Valley was Sunday efficiently related to the electrical energy grid, marking first time the area has entry to a dependable supply of electrical energy.
The historic improvement was additionally introduced by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, who expressed his pleasure and said that this marks a momentous event within the historical past of the area.
The mission includes round 180 kilometers of 150 mmsq conductor, 1950 ST Poles, 4 km of underground cabeling over huge streches passing over Razdhan Cross located at a top of 12672 ft above sea stage having most hostile climate situations and difficult terrain and topography. The profitable take a look at test underscores the dedication of the Authorities to achieve out to the folks of far-flung areas.
Dr. Owais Ahmad prolonged congratulations to the resilient folks of Gurez Valley. He acknowledged their persistence and perseverance all through the method and expressed optimism concerning the constructive affect that electrical energy may have on numerous sides of every day life, together with training, healthcare, and financial actions.
Residents of Gurez expressed their overwhelming pleasure and gratitude to the Hon’ble LG, District Administration, and PDD for profitable completion of this mission. They additional expressed that the devoted energy provide shall deliver out manifold progress in tourism associated and different financial actions.
Dr. Owais knowledgeable that the district workforce, together with STD division, has labored laborious to finish the work as per strict timeline. He stated that the 60 KM 33 KV transmission line had a profitable trial on Sunday. He stated that 1500 customers shall be benefitted in first part.
He additional knowledgeable that the remainder of the villages shall be related in a phased method.
The DC stated that for many years, the residents of Gurez Valley have confronted challenges because of the absence of a constant energy provide. He stated that the frontier sector relied on diesel generator units for the electrical energy.
Dr Owais stated that Gurez now enjoys grid connectivity, first time after independence with the profitable charging of the 33KV line.
The DC applauded the collaborative efforts of assorted stakeholders, together with PDD, STD Ganderbal/Bandipora, concerned in making this mission a actuality.
He emphasised that the electrification of Gurez Valley is not only about offering energy however about empowering the native communities, fostering financial development, and enhancing the general high quality of life.
Because the lights illuminate Gurez Valley for the primary time, it symbolizes not simply the arrival of electrical energy however the daybreak of a brand new period for the residents, stuffed with potentialities and alternatives.