BANDIPORA : In a groundbreaking and historic achievement, the Gurez Valley was Sunday efficiently linked 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 challenge includes round 180 kilometers of 150 mmsq conductor, 1950 ST Poles, 4 km of underground cabeling over huge streches passing over Razdhan Move located at a peak of 12672 ft above sea degree having most hostile climate situations and difficult terrain and topography. The profitable take a look at verify underscores the dedication of the Authorities to achieve out to the individuals of far-flung areas.
Dr. Owais Ahmad prolonged congratulations to the resilient individuals of Gurez Valley. He acknowledged their persistence and perseverance all through the method and expressed optimism concerning the optimistic impression that electrical energy can have on numerous aspects of every day life, together with schooling, 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 challenge. 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 staff, together with STD division, has labored arduous 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 shoppers can be benefitted in first section.
He additional knowledgeable that the remainder of the villages can be linked 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 varied stakeholders, together with PDD, STD Ganderbal/Bandipora, concerned in making this challenge a actuality.
He emphasised that the electrification of Gurez Valley isn’t just 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, filled with potentialities and alternatives.
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