ISLAMABAD: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has demanded the constitution of a fact-finding committee to find out the underlying factors responsible for the ongoing power crisis in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The KCCI President Javaid Tenga said in a statement that despite assurances from the authorities regarding the procurement of additional power from external sources, the situation on the ground has not seen any improvement. This power crisis is affecting the businesses and industries as well as people’s lives, according to Kashmir Media Service.
He urged the authorities to set up a fact-finding Committee aimed at identifying the problematic links responsible for the plight of consumers, particularly vulnerable nationals such as senior citizens, the sick, students, and the vital sectors of education, health, industries, tourism and industrial estates due to the serious power shortages during the impending cold winter months.
KCCI monitors increasingly problematic electric power supply
He said the KCCI has been closely monitoring the increasingly problematic electric power supply situation in IIOJK over the past several weeks, which has severely impacted all types of trade and businesses, as well as households.
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He expressed serious concern and disappointment with the contradictory policies of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL).
He added that the KPDCL had promised an uninterrupted flawless electric supply with the installation of smart meters. But, the power supply has been erratic throughout the summer, and now, the department has announced a scheduled power supply instead of ensuring regular supply.
