Kashmir Faces 500 MW Power Shortfall Amid Rising Demand

05 Dec 2025 CW Team

The Power Development Department (PDD) is facing a shortage of nearly 500 megawatts in the Kashmir Valley, leaving residents grappling with prolonged power cuts.

An official told the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that peak demand in the Valley is roughly 2,400 MW, but the local discom — the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) — has so far been able to supply only about 1,900 MW. On Sunday, the department delivered a seasonal high of 1,906 MW, with a maximum achievable capacity of around 2,000 MW.

Responding to questions about a new power curtailment schedule, the official said no such plan was under consideration, emphasising that the priority remains providing an improved and uninterrupted power supply.

He added that new receiving stations for north and south Kashmir are expected to be commissioned soon, which should help resolve existing bottlenecks and improve supply.

Commenting on unscheduled outages, the official attributed most power trips to unauthorised consumption. “People, especially in flat-rate areas, are not using power judiciously. At present, around 60 per cent of Kashmir falls under the flat-rate system,” he said.

In November, KNO reported that peak demand had crossed 1,900 MW while local generation had fallen by nearly 75 per cent. At the time, officials said the division saw a peak load of 1,925 MW, with an average of 1,566 MW over 24 hours.

In late October, officials also noted an additional 800 MW allocation from the Centre, taking total central pool supply to 1,300 MW. The Valley has also begun banking power with other States.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Apr 2026

InsideFPV Delivers ₹10 Crore Kamikaze Drone Order Under MoD’s EPR Route

InsideFPV, a Surat-based drone technology manufacturer, has successfully executed a ₹10 crore defence contract to supply indigenous kamikaze drones under the Ministry of Defence’s Emergency Procurement Route (EPR). The company completed the delivery of hundreds of FPV kamikaze drone platforms within a rapid two-month timeframe, highlighting its ability to meet urgent military procurement timelines.The supply orders were fulfilled under the emergency procurement mechanism, which is aimed at fast-tracking acquisitions for immediate operational needs. InsideFPV’s quick execution reflects it..

Vedanta Resources Secures Fitch Upgrade to ‘BB-’, Best Rating Since 2015

Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global player in metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology, has received a credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, marking its strongest bond rating in over a decade.Fitch has raised Vedanta Resources’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’ from ‘B+’, while maintaining a Stable Outlook. The agency also upgraded VRL’s senior unsecured rating, along with the ratings of US dollar-denominated bonds issued by Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc and guaranteed by VRL, to ‘BB-’.The upgrade represents Vedan..

NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter Launched

The NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter was recently launched at Excelerate 2026 in Mumbai, marking a key step towards integrating emerging real estate leaders from the National Capital Region with the national platform. The initiative aims to promote sustainable and responsible urban development through collaboration and knowledge exchange.The event brought together young developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bhiwadi, and Meerut. Discussions focused on urban development, finance, sustainability, innovation, and policy, emphasisi..