Powering Up: J&K PDD Witnesses Unprecedented 250% Revenue Surge Amid Soaring AT&C Losses.
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||Tejveer Singh March 29, 2025||
Jammu: In a remarkable financial upturn, the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has reported an astonishing 250 percent increase in revenue generation over the past five financial years. Official records reveal that since the financial year 2019-20 till the previous fiscal, PDD has amassed a staggering Rs 16,974 crore in revenue from its consumers, marking an era of transformation in the power sector.
A deeper analysis of the figures highlights that the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has witnessed a remarkable 176 percent revenue surge, while the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has registered a commendable 73.58 percent increase during this period.
Revenue Breakdown: A Five-Year Growth Trajectory:
The official revenue data paints an impressive growth story:
●2019-20: JPDCL generated Rs 1352.45 crore, while KPDCL contributed Rs 947 crore.
●2020-21: JPDCL’s revenue rose to Rs 1450.18 crore, whereas KPDCL collected Rs 1182 crore.
●2021-22: JPDCL recorded Rs 1696.27 crore, and KPDCL touched Rs 1358 crore.
●2022-23: The revenue collection jumped to Rs 2059.80 crore for JPDCL and Rs 1967 crore for KPDCL.
●2023-24: JPDCL reported Rs 2347.61 crore, while KPDCL saw its revenue peak at Rs 2614 crore.
These figures highlight a consistent upward trajectory in revenue generation, signaling improved efficiency in power billing and collection mechanisms.
Revenue Giants; JPDCL vs. KPDCL:
The revenue contribution from both DISCOMs over the five-year period is noteworthy:
JPDCL has collected a total of Rs 8906.31 crore since 2019-20.
KPDCL follows closely with Rs 8068 crore in total revenue collection.
However, despite these financial gains, J&K’s power sector continues to battle high Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses (AT&C), which remains a cause for concern.
AT&C Losses: A Persistent Challenge:
While revenue figures are on an upswing, the PDD is grappling with staggering AT&C losses of over 41 percent as of the financial year 2023-24. The situation is more alarming in the Kashmir division, where KPDCL suffers an additional 21 percent AT&C loss compared to JPDCL. These losses indicate persisting inefficiencies in power distribution, illegal connections, and billing challenges that continue to haunt the power sector in the Union Territory.
A Balancing Act for the Future:
The financial growth of J&K’s PDD underscores significant progress in revenue realization, yet the escalating AT&C losses pose a formidable challenge. Experts opine that unless technical upgradation, effective metering, and stringent anti-theft measures are implemented, the sustainability of this revenue boom remains questionable.
As J&K marches towards a more self-sustaining power sector, the focus must shift from revenue generation alone to reducing transmission losses and improving overall power supply efficiency. Only then can the true potential of the Union Territory’s power infrastructure be realized.
