Centre approves Rs.11,400 cr under PMRRP for J And K

The Centre has approved an amount of about Rs.11,400 crore under the Prime Minister´s Relief and Reconstruction Programme (PMRR) for the power sector in Jammu and Kashmir. This information was given by Minister for Power Dr Haseeb Drabu who presented a separate power Budget of the coalition PDP-BJP government for the year 2016-17 in the Legislative Assembly. He said the PMRRP aims to strengthen generation, transmission and distribution network with advanced technology interventions including, construction of smart grids at Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Rangreth, Katra and Bari-Brahamana. Rs.2,000 crore has been provided under the PMRRP for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and implementation and execution of small hydel projects. He said, similarly, Rs.4153 crore has been provided as the state equity towards Pakal Dul and other hydroelectric projects. Under augmentation of the distribution system, Rs.3,790 crore has been earmarked for 15 capital cities and four industrial estates, tourist destinations, heritage sites and important places of pilgrimage.