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| . Centre plans to provide solar energy to Army in Ladakh | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, NOV 25: In a bid to reduce Army’s dependence on fossil fuel in the Ladakh region, the Centre today said that solar energy would be provided to Army personnel deployed in the high altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
A comprehensive project for the purpose is under consideration of the Centre, Secretary for New and Renewal Energy, Mr Deepak Gupta, said while chairing a high-level meeting here.
The officials present in the meeting were informed that work on 800 KW three hydel power
projects is going on in full swing in Ladakh, which are expected to be completed by September next year.
Mr Gupta asked concerned officers to assess the potential and feasibility of micro hydro power and renewable energy projects in the state.
He called for furnishing list of completed projects and handed over projects to respective district administrations and village level committees for proper maintenance and upkeep.
The meeting held threadbare discussions on construction of micro-hydel projects, establishment of solar lighting system, transmission and distribution system and subsidy related issues in the state.
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