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KPDCL Negligence Turns Fatal In Two Cases

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by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir power distribution corporation limited Kashmir (KPDCL) is making headlines again, though for all the wrong reasons.
The recent incidents of Soura (Srinagar) and Lidroo, (Pahalgam) resulted in two deaths and raised some serious questions on the corporation’s ground zero operations. While the corporation is working on installing smart meters in some areas, people from other areas are crying to the authorities for their pleas to be heard.
Soura Incident
In the Mir Mohalla, Awanta Bhawan, Soura area, which is located in the city outskirts a man lost his life to the negligence of the power department, the residents of the area alleged. The residents told local media that the power department had snapped the electric connection in the locality after some residents protested against the installation of smart meters.
Residents said the deceased man was on oxygen support and the snapping of power lines disrupted the air supply.
The residents alleged that the man, Muhammad Aslam Mir, was on oxygen concentrator support, and passed away due to the lack of oxygen supply when the power department snapped the electricity to the area after protests against installation of smart meters.
The locals have protesting against the KPDCL and are seeking action against the officials who snapped the power supply.

“My sympathies are with the family, if there was any such medical emergency, there should have been necessary alternatives or arrangements made,” a senior KPDCL official said. “Yes, the electricity was snapped to the area as the people did not allow the installation of smart meters.”
Lidroo incident
Located in South Kashmir’s Anantnag, residents of a small village Lidroo started panicking when a high-tension wire fell on a cow shed. The incident left four people injured among which one Mehraj ud din Reshi, a resident of nearby village Virsaran, succumbed to his injuries.
The injured were identified as Mubeena Bano wife of Sajad Ahmed Bhat, Naseema Bano wife of Nazir Ahmed Bhat and Nayeem Ahmed Bhat son of Sajad Ahmed Bhat all residents of Lidroo.
The injured were shifted to District Hospital Anantnag in Janglat Mandi where the two women were discharged yesterday and Nayeem who is a student is still undergoing treatment for his injuries. He has suffered some serious injuries and burns to his face. The doctors have asked him to consult plastic surgeons in SKIMS Soura for further treatment.
The villagers of Lidroo told this reporter that the wire was hanging for the past twenty years. According to village elders they had time and again requested the authorities to change the location of the power transformer, which is located on the roadside as there were houses nearby and people and cattle often pass by it, but their pleas were not heard.
Recalling the incident the residents said that the high-tension wire passed over the top of the cowshed. The wire somehow came in contact with the cow shed which resulted in a fire. And that is when the unfortunate incident took place. Eye witnesses said that when the fire broke out in the shed, the deceased Mehraj went to extinguish it but got stuck. The two women and the young student went to save him and got injured in the process. All four of them were immediately taken to the hospital where Mehraj lost his life.
The residents have requested the authorities to take the matter seriously, “For the sake of the Almighty kindly relocate the electric transformer and fix the electric poles, so that no other such incident takes place,” a local Farooq Ahmed on behalf of the residents said.
A KPDCL official stated that the concerned authorities are unavailable at the moment and will be able to talk after a few days.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 9, 2023
Curtailment hours to be reduced further once weather conditions improve: KPDCL

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Srinagar, Apr 29: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday said that the winter power schedule has been changed as the curtailment hours have been reduced across Kashmir
Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Engineer , KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the curtailment hours have been reduced everywhere across the Valley and in metered areas, the consumers are facing just one hour power cut in a day.
He said that as the weather condition improves, the curtailment hours will be reduced further in Kashmir areas.
Meanwhile, the consumers in Srinagar areas here have complained of long power cuts in the last two days.
However, the Chief Engineer said that some areas where the ongoing works related to G20 and Smart city were going on, witnessed erratic power supply.
“On Airport road and Raj Bagh TRC belt, the work related to G20 and smart city is going on. The work has been almost completed,” he said—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 29, 2023
KPDCL Collects Revenue Of Rs 1550 Cr In FY 2022-23

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SRINAGAR: The government on Friday said that it has collected revenue of Rs 1550 crore in the financial year 2022-23 in Kashmir.
Quoting an official in the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited ( KPDCL) , KNO reported that it has collected Rs 1,550 crore revenue for the financial year 2022-23 against the collection of Rs 1,385 crore in the previous financial year 2021-2022.
It is for the first time that the KPDCL has been able to recover huge amount, which according to the officials will help in reducing the deficit.
The official said that the revenue collection is increasing with each passing year as several measures have been taken to ensure that the collection is increasing to meet the needs.
“We are expecting further increase in the revenue collection for the next financial year 2023-24,” he said.
Pertinently, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has initiated several measures, including disconnecting services to defaulters, to reduce the deficit.
The officials had said that as far as KPDCL is concerned, it has the highest AT&C losses in the country.
The J&K government purchases electricity worth Rs 7,500 crore every year and recovers only Rs 3,500 crore, reports quoting the Chief Engineer said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
New Electricity connection to be compulsorily on Pre-Paid Mode: KPDCL

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Srinagar, April 15 (GNS): To keep pace with latest state of art technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency, KPDCL shall register all prospective consumers applying for new Electric connections on prepaid basis.
With this major step towards better reforms, consumers that are applying for new connections shall be provided smart meters with prepaid functionality for bill payment
The consumers applying for new connections have to apply online at the website www.kpdcl.jkpdd.net. The consumer shall deposit the security deposit and first prepaid recharge corresponding to sanctioned load to energize the smart meter.
The Lt. Governor has already launched the Smart Bill Sahuliyat APP(PWA) , SMART BS on 27th February, 2023 to start the new era of transparency where consumers can check, manage and pay their bills on the same portal.
Consumers can additionally make use of any choice of online payment gateway including “mpay” or can even recharge through JK Bank Branch in the same manner as postpaid bill payment. The new smart meter shall be provided and Installed by KPDCL.
This latest development will bring more transparency in power sector reforms of Kashmir Valley and provide reliable power supply by demand side management at consumer level.(GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

April 15, 2023
New Electricity Connection To Be Compulsorily On Prepaid Mode: KPDCL

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SRINAGAR: To keep pace with latest state of the art technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency, KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new connection on prepaid basis.
In a statement, a spokesperson said with this major step towards better reforms, consumers who are applying for new connections shall be provided smart meters with prepaid functionality for bill payment.
The statement reads the consumers applying for new connection have to apply online at on KPDCL website www.kpdcl.jkpdd.net.
“The consumer shall deposit the security and first prepaid recharge corresponding to sanctioned load to energize the smart meter. LG has already launched the Smart Bill Sahuliyat APP(PWA), SMART BS on February27 to start the new era of transparency where in consumer can check, manage and pay their bills on same portal.”
It added consumers can additionally make use of any choice of online payment gateway including “mpay” or can even recharge through JK Bank Branch in same manner as post paid bill payment.
“The new smart meter shall be provided and installed by KPDCL. This latest development will bring more transparency in power sector reforms of Kashmir Valley and provide reliable power supply by demand side management at consumer level,” it reads. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 15, 2023
Complete 100% Installation Of Smart Meters With No Further Delay: MD KPDCL

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SRINAGAR: Managing Director of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Yasin M Choudry, chaired a review meeting to discuss the progress of Smart Metering Projects and other related issues in the distribution wing of KPDCL. The meeting was attended by officials from KPDCL and Anvil Cables and Techno Pvt Limited (TKCs). The slow progress of smart meter installations in various districts of Kashmir was taken seriously by the Managing Director, who issued strict directions to the concerned parties.
During the meeting, the physical installation of smart meters under Phase II allotted to Techno Pvt Ltd was discussed and directions were given to the concerned TKC to mobilize teams by the end of April 2023 for installation of smart meters. The TKCs were directed to increase the number of smart meters raised for inspection at their manufacturing plant and to increase the number of smart meter installations per day to around 500. The TKCs were also directed to increase the workforce at the IT&C Bemina Data Centre for better IT-sub div coordination.
Various Executive Engineers/SDOs were instructed to curb power thefts, especially in areas where smart meters have already been installed. The Superintending Engineer of Circle II was directed to issue dismantled energy meters to the relevant divisions for utilization by concerned SDOs for flat rate consumers. The installation of Smart Metering in industries was also discussed during the meeting, and concerned sub-divisions were directed to complete 100% installation without further delay.
The Managing Director issued necessary instructions to IT&C Bemina and concerned TKC/TKCs to kick-start the Prepaid Option of Smart Meters within two days, with a minimum of 500 connections. The chair was also informed about the auto-disconnect feature of smart meters, and the concerned IT department was directed to implement the feature and initiate the process to disconnect all defaulters who haven’t paid their bills for the past 3 months by the 5th of every month with strict compliance.
TKCs were directed to take up bulk metering, as per earlier directions, and to mobilize more workforce in Districts Pulwama, Ganderbal, and Anantnag. All Executive Engineers, along with SDOs, were directed to take up ROW issues with the district administration, to reduce the resentment faced by the concerned TKCs during smart meter installations. Executive Engineers and concerned SDOs were asked to take strict action and impose heavy penalties for those who tampered with the smart meters or resorted to illegal hooks.
TKCs were directed to replace burned-out RF mode meters with GPRS-type Smart Meters, wherever the former was not available due to technical reasons. The meeting was concluded with the Managing Director emphasizing the importance of timely implementation of the Smart Metering Projects and related initiatives. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 7, 2023
Complete 100% installation of smart meters with no further delay: MD, KPDCL

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Srinagar, Apr 07: Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Yasin.M.Choudhary Friday took review meeting of implementation and progress of Smart Metering Projects and other allied issues of Distribution wing of KPDCL.
A review meeting was held between the officials of KPDCL (Distribution) and Officials of Anvil cables and Techno Pvt Limited (TKCs), a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reads.
The slow progress of installations of smart meters in various districts of the Kashmir was seriously viewed by Managing Director, KPDCL and strict directions were issued by the chair.
Physical installation of smart meters under phase II allotted to Techno Pvt. Ltd. was discussed and directions were issued to the concerned TKC to mobilize teams by the end of April 2023 for installation of smart meters.
Instructions were also passed on to TKC’s to increase the lot of smart meters raised for inspection at their manufacturing plant.
Both TKCs were directed to increase the no of smart meter installation per day to a figure of around 500.
Chair directed the TKCs to increase the work force at IT&C Bemina Data Centre for better IT-sub div Coordination.
Directions were also issued to various Executive Engineers/SDOs to curb the menace of power thefts especially in arrears where Smart meters are already installed.

Superintending Engineer of Circle II was directed to issue various no. of dismantled energy meters to pertaining divisions, so that the concerned SDO can utilize the dismantled energy meters for flat rate consumers
Installation of Smart Metering in industries was also taken up during the meet and the concerned sub-Divs were directed to complete 100% installation with no further delay.
Managing Director issued necessary instructions to IT&C Bemina and concerned TKC/TKCs to kick start Prepaid Option of Smart Meters within two days and minimum no. of connections must not be lower than 500 in No.
The chair was apprised about the auto disconnect feature of smart meters and MD, KPDCL directed the concerned IT department to implement the feature and initiate the process to disconnect all those defaulters that haven’t paid the bill from the past 3 months by 5th of every month with strict compliance.
TKCs were directed to take up bulk metering as issued in earlier directions and to mobilize more workforce in District Pulwama, Ganderbal, and Anantnag.
All Executive Engineers along with SDO’s were directed to take up ROW issues with district administration, so that resentment faced by the concerned TKCs during installation of smart meters are barely reduced to minimum.
Executive Engineers and concerned SDOs were asked to take strict action and impose heavy penalties for those that have tampered with the smart meters or in case are resorting to illegal hooks.
TKCs were directed to replace burned out RF mode meters with GPRS type Smart Meters, wherever former is not available due to technical reasons—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 7, 2023
Power Curtailment Reduced By 50%, New Schedule After Weather Improvement: KPDCL

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SRINAGAR: The curtailment hours have been reduced by 50 per cent following the improvement in the weather conditions, Chief Engineer, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Javed Yousuf Dar said on Monday.
Talking to the news agency KNO, the Chief Engineer said that the new power schedule has not been announced keeping in view the present weather conditions.
However, he said that the curtailment hours in both metered and non-metered areas have been reduced by 50 per cent.
He said that the metered areas are now witnessing just four hours of curtailment compared to eight hours announced during the winters while in metered areas, the people are facing power cuts of two hours only.
The Chief Engineer further said that the curtailment hours will end soon after the weather conditions improve in the Valley. “The fresh schedule will be announced once the weather conditions improve,” he said.
Pertinently, the KPDCL in wake of the winter season had announced a curtailment schedule in Kashmir. The authorities had decided to go for eight hour curtailment for non-metered areas and 4.5-hour power cuts in the metered areas. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 3, 2023
Power Cuts Due To Load Shedding At Peak Hours In Ramadan: KPDCL

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SRINAGAR: Amid complaints of pesky power cuts during Sehri and Iftaar time from various parts of Kashmir, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) Monday said that the department was supplying record electricity during the fasting month and the cuts were the result of huge load shedding at peak hours.
Pertinently, the government had promised adequate electricity this Ramadan and issued directions to the department. However, consumers from different parts of the Valley continued to complain of erratic power supply during Sehri and Iftaar times.
The people from Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has failed to bring respite from the unscheduled power cuts to the people during the holy month of Ramadan.
The people are being pushed to the wall, especially at the peak times, Sehri and Iftaari, they said.
However, the locals rue the absence of the facility, saying that the people are being forced to reel under darkness at Sehri and Iftaar times.
The locals from Prang, Kangan, Akhal, Chattergul, Kachnabal, Najwan, Wayil, Prang, Barwalla Nunner and Main Town Ganderbal said they are getting electricity for merely 5 to 6 hours in a day.
Besides Srinagar, South Kashmir areas Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, Awantipora, Tral, Keller, Zainapora, Harmain, Pampore, Kakapora, Rajpora, Litter, Dooru, Pahalgam, Ashmuqam, Kokernag, Verinag, Bijbehara, Mattan, Seer and north Kashmir areas including Sopore, Baramulla, Lalpora, Tangmarg, Bandipora and many areas of district also witness the unscheduled power cuts at present.
Meanwhile, the consumers demanded the government to look into the matter and ensure that the adequate electricity is supplied to them especially during Sehri and Iftaar times.

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Chief Engineer, Javaid Yousuf Dar, however, said that the department has supplied the highest ever electricity to the consumers on the first day of Ramadan at 1893 MWs.
“The demand usually remains high during the peak hours and we have been supplying best to our consumers. 1850 MWs are being supplied on a regular basis during the peak hours, but as the demand remains high, the curtailments have to be done,” he said.
He added that less curtailment is being ensured to supply better electricity to people. He, however, said that since people use electricity one time that is during Sehri by switching on all appliances, huge load shedding is witnessed in some areas which leads to power cuts. “The situation will improve by Eid,” he said. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 28, 2023
Amid complaints of pesky power cuts at Sehri, Iftaar; KPDCL says supplying record electricity at peak hours

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Srinagar, Mar 27: Amid complaints of pesky power cuts during Sehri and Iftaar time from various parts of Kashmir, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) Monday said that the department was supplying record electricity during the fasting month and the cuts were the result of huge load shedding at peak hours.
Pertinently, the government had promised adequate electricity this Ramadan and issued directions to the department. However, consumers from different parts of the Valley continued to complain of erratic power supply during Sehri and Iftari times.
As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the locals from Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has failed to bring respite from the unscheduled power cuts to the people during the holy month of Ramadan.
The people are being pushed to the wall, especially at the peak times, Sehri and Iftaari, they said.
However, the locals rue the absence of the facility, saying that the people are being forced to reel under darkness at Sehri and Iftaar times.
The locals from Prang, Kangan, Akhal, Chattergul, Kachnabal, Najwan, Wayil, Prang, Barwalla Nunner and Main Town Ganderbal said they are getting electricity for merely 5 to 6 hours in a day, thus leaving the consumers here to lurch at large, adding that the concerned department, however, is acting as mute spectator.
Manzoor Ahmad, a resident of Ganderbal, said that despite paying hefty electricity bills, the department has failed to ensure adequate electricity to them, adding that the locals are being pushed to the wall by forcing them to reel under darkness.
Besides Srinagar, South Kashmir areas Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, Awantipora, Tral, Keller, Zainapora, Harmain, Pampore, Kakapora, Rajpora, Litter, Dooru, Pahalgam, Ashmuqam, Kokernag, Verinag, Bijbehara, Mattan, Seer and north Kashmir areas including Sopore, Baramulla, Lalpora, Tangmarg, Bandipora and many areas of district also witness the unscheduled power cuts at present.

Meanwhile, the consumers demanded the government to look into the matter and ensure that the adequate electricity is supplied to them especially during Sehri and Iftaar times.
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Chief Engineer, Javaid Yousuf Dar, however, told KNO that the department has supplied the highest ever electricity to the consumers on the first day of Ramadan at 1893 MWs.
“The demand usually remains high during the peak hours and we have been supplying best to our consumers. 1850 MWs are being supplied on a regular basis during the peak hours, but as the demand remains high, the curtailments have to be done,” he said.
He added that less curtailment is being ensured to supply better electricity to people. He, however, said that since people use electricity one time i.e. during Sehri by switching on all appliances, huge load shedding is witnessed in some areas which leads to power cuts. “The situation will improve by Eid,” he said.
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 27, 2023