J&K to become self-sufficient with surplus electric power in 4 years

Despite 100 per cent electrification, Jammu and Kashmir continues to battle for electric energy.

J&K has an identified capacity of 16,475 megawatts of hydro-electric power, but at present the generating capacity of its projects is only 3400 megawatts during peak season when local rivers have maximum discharge.

“Demand during winter is 3500 megawatts, but generation that time is only around 800 megawatts.

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