Power Crisis Talks: Javid Dar Seeks Ministry Aid
Javid Dar confirms efforts to resolve Jammu and Kashmir's electricity crisis through coordination with the Union Power Ministry, highlighting challenges of escalating energy demand and supply gaps.
Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with an escalating power crisis, and the administration is turning to the Union Power Ministry for solutions. Javid Dar, a key government official, announced that discussions are underway to address the state's acute electricity shortage, which has left residents and businesses frustrated.
Dar emphasized the urgency of the situation, pointing out that soaring energy demands, particularly during the approaching winter months, are further straining an already stretched supply system. “We are in active communication with the Union Power Ministry to ensure necessary measures are taken to bridge the supply-demand gap,” Dar stated in a press briefing.
Experts argue that the region’s power infrastructure requires modernization and significant investment. Critics of the administration have also voiced concerns over its slow response to the crisis, claiming the issue has been worsening for years without adequate action.
Local businesses, reliant on stable electricity, have suffered frequent disruptions, while households face extended power cuts. A shop owner in Srinagar lamented, "Our sales are dropping every day due to unreliable power."
Although Dar’s statements reflect a proactive approach, skepticism remains. Will the government’s collaboration with the Union Power Ministry yield immediate results, or will the crisis deepen with winter’s arrival?
The coming weeks will test the administration's ability to fulfill its promises, with many citizens pinning their hopes on these high-level discussions to deliver tangible relief.
