Collaborative efforts
Due to the collaborative efforts of the Power Development Department and District Development Bandipora, people of Gurez valley were able to get the electricity supply for the first time recently.
Residents of Gurez have expressed their joy and gratitude to the LG administration and PDD.
The Deputy Commissioner applauded the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including PDD, STD Ganderbal/Bandipora, involved in making this project a reality.
He emphasized that the electrification of Gurez Valley is not just about providing power but about empowering the local communities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life.
As the lights illuminate Gurez Valley for the first time, it symbolizes not just the arrival of electricity but the dawn of a new era for the residents, full of possibilities and opportunities.
He said that for decades, the residents of Gurez Valley have faced challenges due to the absence of a consistent power supply. He said that the frontier sector relied on diesel generator sets for the electricity.
He said that Gurez now enjoys grid connectivity, first time after independence with the successful charging of the 33KV line.
He emphasized that the electrification of Gurez Valley is not just about providing power but about empowering the local communities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life.
