After 25 Years, J&K Likely To Get 20 Percent Power Share From Ranjit Sagar Dam thedispatch.in

The Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation (JKPTC) is likely to test 220 KV DC, Thein- Hiranagar transmission line to tap power from Ranjit Sagar Dam following the clearance from Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL). The official sources told The Dispatch that the PSPCL has written a letter to Jammu Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation (JKPTC). “Following this the JKPTC will be issued notice to the people living around this line and will advise them not to construct permanent or temporary construction around the line and stay away from the power line,” an official told The Dispatch.

“The line has not connected with Ranjit Sagar Dam and will be back-fed to the Hiranagar grid for test charging,” they added. Out of 600 MW, power generation from Ranjit Sagar Dam, 20 per cent 120 MW power will be delivered to Jammu and Kashmir. However, J&K government have to pay charges for power as per the agreement signed between J&K and Punjab government. Officials added that the Hiranagar transmission line is ready but the line could not connect due to disagreements over several issues between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. After connecting this transmission line with the Hiranagar grid, other interconnected grids will also be provided electricity at the time of need.