First time after independence, probably the most lovely valley within the nation, Gurez Valley, has lastly been related to the electrical energy grid bringing cheer among the many residents. People thanked the federal government saying it would actually change the dwelling approach of widespread folks within the border valley.
Gurez, which was named as the most effective offbeat vacation spot in India, has garnered an enormous response from vacationers internationally lately. The border space relied on the oil turbines for electrical energy and eventually now has been related to the electrical energy grid. Gurez remained the one space within the Kashmir Valley which was not related to the Electricity grid.
Gurez Valley stays lower off from the remainder of the world in the course of the winter months as a consequence of heavy snowfall. While the federal government has been working aggressively to maintain the street connectivity open for the entire yr, connecting it to the electrical energy grid has been appreciated by the locals dwelling within the space.
“We are extremely grateful to the federal government of the Union Territory together with LG, Local administration and the Power Development Department (PDD) division. We thank them for lastly offering us with electrical energy from the grid. It has been an extended pending demand of the folks of Gurez and eventually has been fulfilled,” stated a neighborhood resident.
It’s the dedication and onerous work of the PDD division which has laid down round 150 mm sq conductors throughout 180 kilometres. They have additionally put in 1950 avenue poles. With an underground cabling of round 4 kilometres whereas crossing some of the tough terrains of Razdhan Pass located on the peak of 12,672 ft above sea stage.
Mohamad Ismail Lone, a neighborhood entrepreneur stated, “I am highly thankful to the government of Jammu and Kashmir for fulfilling the dream of the people of Gurez. We will be provided with 24-hour electricity that spreads happiness all over. We hope that the government will take further steps for the development of the Gurez Valley.”
The state authorities stated that round 1,500 customers shall be benefited within the first part of the mission. The different villages shall be related in a phased method.
