Power Crisis Sparks Concerns in Kashmir Valley: JKBC and KTMF Call for Urgent Action

BuzzBytes Srinagar, 07 Feb 2024:The Kashmir Valley is grappling with a growing power crisis, raising alarms among residents and drawing attention from prominent business and traders associations. President of JKBC (Jammu Kashmir Business Confederation) and General Secretary (Organisation) of KTMF (Kashmir Traders And Manufacturers Federation), Mohammad Altaf Dar, issued a press statement addressing the escalating issue of excessive electricity load shedding.Dar expressed deep concern over the adverse impact of prolonged power outages in both rural and urban areas. He highlighted the challenges faced by residents during the cold nights, where living without electricity becomes a significant hurdle. Particularly, he underscored the impact on education, stating that students are unable to study at night, hampering the progress of the nation.In his statement, President JKBC, Mohammad Altaf Dar, questioned the disconnect between the government’s substantial payments to independent power plants and the persistent electricity shortfall. He emphasized the irony of consumers receiving hefty bills without a corresponding availability of electricity, labeling it as cruelty towards the masses.The plea from JKBC and KTMF is a collective call for urgent action to address the power crisis in the Kashmir Valley. Dar urged authorities to intervene promptly, alleviate the hardships faced by the public, and ensure that the increased rates of electricity are met with a corresponding improvement in availability.As concerns over the power struggle grow, the spotlight is on the need for immediate measures to provide relief to the residents of the Kashmir Valley and ensure that essential services, including education, are not unduly disrupted. The situation calls for a collaborative effort between the government and business/trader associations to find a sustainable solution to the ongoing power crisis.