CHANDIGARH: Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana today participated in the Regional Power Ministers' Conference, 2025, of Northern States/UTs held here in Chandigarh.

The conference provided a platform for deliberation on critical power sector issues affecting the region including resource adequacy, transmission capacity and cyber security.

During the conference, Javed Rana sought firm and assured power supply to Jammu and Kashmir from the Government of India during winters at reasonable prices. He highlighted the challenges facing the state due to its geographical location and the seasonal variation in power demand. He also stressed the importance of strengthening the transmission infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir.

Javed Rana urged for upgradation of Kishenpur-Moga transmission line and completion of the 400 KVA Grid Station at Siot to ensure reliable power supply to the region.

Furthermore, Rana emphasized the need for promoting sustainable energy in Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the potential for small hydro projects in the UT and the importance of green corridor connectivity with Ladakh for solar energy evacuation.

The Minister underlined the imperative of ensuring cyber security in the power sector, recognizing the critical importance of protecting the UT's power infrastructure from potential threats.

Javed Rana assured that the Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, is committed towards collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure a reliable, sustainable and secure power supply to the people of the region.

The conference provided a valuable opportunity for the JK Minister to engage with his counterparts from other northern states and UTs, as well as officials from the Ministry of Power, to discuss crucial issues and explore solutions to the challenges facing the power sector in J&K.