Srinagar Power Infrastructure to Get Rs 89.46 Crore Boost

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Srinagar Power Infrastructure to Get Rs 89.46 Crore Boost

J&K Power Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar reviewed winter preparedness in Srinagar and announced plans to increase Zainkote Grid Station’s capacity from 450 MVA to 780 MVA.

Nov. 09, Srinagar: Minister for Power Development, Revenue, Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, and Elections Ali Mohammad Sagar on Monday reviewed winter power preparedness in Srinagar and inspected key infrastructure at Zainkote and Bemina.

The minister was accompanied by Hazratbal MLA Salman Sagar, Managing Directors of JKPTCL and KPDCL, chief engineers, executive engineers and other senior officers of the Power Development Department.

During the visit, Sagar assessed the functioning of existing power infrastructure and stressed the need to ensure reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply, particularly during winter when demand increases significantly.

At Zainkote Grid Station, the minister was informed about a proposed augmentation project worth Rs 89.46 crore, which will increase its capacity from the existing 450 MVA to 780 MVA. The project is aimed at strengthening the transmission network and meeting the growing electricity demand in Srinagar and adjoining areas, including Shari-Khas.

The proposed augmentation will also improve power supply to the 132/33 kV Grid Station at Waganpora and GIS Khanyar. Officials informed the minister that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) had been approved and the tendering process was scheduled to begin by Nov. 10, 2026.

Sagar also inspected the 132/33 kV, 200 MVA Grid Station at Bemina, which supplies electricity to several densely populated areas, including Bemina, Qamarwari, Karanagar, Fatehkadal, Barbar Shah, PC Depot, JVC and adjoining localities through its associated receiving stations.

He directed officials to ensure the timely completion of ongoing and proposed projects, address operational bottlenecks and maintain coordination to minimise power disruptions during the winter months.

The minister also visited the Overview Data Centre at Bemina and reviewed its functioning and associated infrastructure.

Highlighting the need to strengthen the transmission and distribution network in view of Srinagar's expanding urban areas and rising electricity demand, Sagar called for a coordinated approach to winter preparedness. He also directed officials to remain responsive to public grievances and ensure timely resolution of power-related complaints.