Gladni Grid Station-the Gateway of Electric Power to J&K witnesses long-due capacity augmentation of 400 MVA after almost 14 years, says the LG

These projects will benefit more than 6 lakh population of Jammu. Additional capacity augmentation at Gladni & Canal station will ensure quality power to several areas of Jammu city. Other projects in Jammu Division will also enhance supply to rural & border areas: LG

16 new sub-stations have also been built to provide adequate power to the existing industries, ensuring sustained economic activities, says the LG

We are taking steps to ensure energy security for people of the UT: Lt Governor

·        In the transmission sector, a total capacity addition of 2540 MVA has been achieved at different levels by way of creation/augmentation of 33 no. grid sub stations.

·        In the distribution sector, cumulative capacity addition of 2260 MVA has been achieved by way of creation/augmentation of 225 no. 33/11 kV Receiving Stations, besides addition/augmentation of 6475 no. Distribution Transformers

        JAMMU, March 30 (KNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today dedicated 06 Power Infrastructure Projects costing Rs. 64.10 crores to the public.

       These inaugurated projects will add another 660 MVA capacity to the existing power systems in Jammu region and include new 400 MVA, 220/132 KV Power Transformer at Gladni Grid Station, besides new 50 MVA, 132/33 KV Power Transformers each at Gladni, Canal, Bari Brahmana-I; Jaurian and Akhnoor Grid Stations.

       Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor highlighted that the Gladni Grid Station- -the Gateway of Electric Power to J&K has witnessed long-due capacity augmentation of 400 MVA after almost 14 years.

       “In addition to the installation of 400 MVA power transformer at 220 KV level, as a major relief to inhabitants of Jammu city, the department has created additional capacity by way of installation of 50 MVA power transformer at 132 kV level at the same grid station, which will particularly cater to the increased summer demand mainly of domestic and commercial installations of Jammu”, he added.

        The Lt Governor further said that these new projects will benefit more than 6 lakh population of Jammu and the additional capacity augmentation at Gladni and Canal station will ensure quality power to several areas of Jammu city. ‘The addition of three new power transformers of 50 MVA capacity each (Jaurian, Akhnoor & Canal) shall ensure sufficient and reliable power supply in the rural border areas of Jammu Region’, he added.

       It was also informed that the 50 MVA power transformer installed and commissioned in the industrial area of Bari Brahmana is another step towards ensuring adequate power capacities to boost Industrial Growth.

      “16 new sub-stations have also been built to provide adequate power to the existing industries, ensuring sustained economic activities”, the Lt Governor observed.

      The Lt Governor further noted that last year till December 2021, the UT administration was able to achieve the capacity augmentation of up to 231.5 MVA, but in the last three months, it has been increased to 601.5 MVA, which has strengthened the power system in the industrial areas of Jammu, Samba and Ghatti.

      The Lt Governor observed that inauguration of a string of power projects in the last three months in both Jammu and Kashmir Division is a testimony to the UT government's commitment to improve the quality of life of 1.25 crore citizens of J&K.