 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 29: Apni Party Provincial Secretary, Dr Rohit Gupta today flayed the authorities failing to meet the challenge of the electricity crisis in Jammu during this harsh weather conditions.
As per a press release, Dr Rohit Gupta said that the authorities have not been able to meet the demand and requirement of electricity that would be supplied to the consumers.
"The shortage of electricity has created a serious problem in day to day life, drinking water supply, and business," he said, claiming that the unscheduled power cuts for long hours have affected normal life.
He said that the authorities should look for alternative energy sources like solar energy and it should be encouraged by the Govt so that the people could be educated about its benefits.
"The solar energy is an alternative source of electricity that needs the attention of the Govt and the concerned department. However, it appears that halfhearted efforts are being taken up by the authorities concerned," he added.
He further stated that "The concerned Govt authority has failed to provide solar projects to the people of Jammu. In many cases, money has been paid into the account of the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) for months, but the consumer is not being provided this facility."
He said that the CEO JAKEDA is making repeated excuses instead of acting on what is expected from him.
"The Govt of India has launched this solar project for the benefit of the public along with subsidies. However, the concerned department makes excuses of insufficient funding by the finance department in taking up these projects at the grass root level," he said.
He said that the officials shall be held responsible if the project fails fully its implementation in Jammu and Kashmir. |
