Srinagar, Oct 6 (KNS): The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Sunday organized a farewell ceremony to honour H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Department, on his appointment as Chief Secretary of Chandigarh Union Territory.

The event was attended by senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD), including Mehmood Ahmad Shah, Managing Director KPDCL; Younis Malik, Special Secretary JKPDD; Er. Nisar Ahmad, Chief Engineer (Distribution); Er. Shurjeel Ghani, Chief Engineer (Planning & Procurement); Er. Auqib Waheed, Chief Engineer (Transmission); Er. Javeed Ahmad Dar, Chief Engineer (Generation); Er. Mohammad Hussain Shah, Chief Engineer (Projects-Kashmir); Zahor Ahmad Wani, Director Finance JKPDD; Zakir Hussain, Additional Secretary JKPDD; Er. Arshid Reshi, Superintending Engineer O&M Circle Ganderbal; and Er. Sanjay Sharma, OSD to Principal Secretary, among others.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Speaking at the function, the Managing Director and senior officers praised Rajesh Prasad’s visionary leadership and his transformative contributions to Jammu and Kashmir’s power sector. They noted that under his dynamic guidance, the department achieved remarkable progress in operational efficiency, financial management, and service delivery.

His tenure saw historic improvements in billing and collection efficiency, a significant reduction in AT&C losses, and major infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of smart meters, strengthening of grid stations, and enhancement of power reliability across the Union Territory.

The farewell ceremony was a heartfelt tribute to Rajesh Prasad’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to reform. Officers and staff of JKPDD extended their best wishes for his continued success in his new role as Chief Secretary of Chandigarh UT.(KNS0