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Chief Secretary urges speedy completion of RDSS projects

The chief secretary, while speaking in the meeting, asked the department to make strenuous efforts towards achieving time-bound progress on implementation of this ambitious scheme
07:38 AM Sep 25, 2024 IST | GK NEWS SERVICE
chief secretary urges speedy completion of rdss projects
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Srinagar, Sep 24: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) to assess progress on the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) tailored to achieve a reduction in distribution losses.

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The chief secretary, while speaking in the meeting, asked the department to make strenuous efforts towards achieving time-bound progress on implementation of this ambitious scheme.

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He termed it significant for a substantial reduction in Actual Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses across J&K.

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Dulloo asked the department to devise a proper monitoring mechanism to ensure the timely execution of work with desired outcomes.

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He enjoined the DISCOMS of both divisions to ensure the set targets were achieved within the fixed deadline.

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The chief secretary enquired about the status of smart metering and other loss reduction works accomplished in different districts of J&K by different executing agencies.

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He also asked about the physical progress registered in each package of work awarded to PIA.

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In the presentation, the Principal Secretary Power, H Rajesh Prasad, gave out a detailed description of the RDSS works being executed across different districts of J&K.

Regarding its objectives, he said that the scheme aims to improve the quality, reliability and affordability of power supply to customers through an efficient distribution system.

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