The Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Mohmad Haneefa Jan, chaired a meeting of the District Electricity Committee at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, today to review the progress of works being implemented under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) in Leh district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS); Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Rigzin Spalgon (JKAS); Chief Planning Officer, Leh, Konchok Gyaltson; Chief Engineer, Distribution Ladakh; Superintending Engineer, Distribution Ladakh; General Manager, NHPC Leh, along with officials of the Power Development Department and representatives of the executing agencies.

During the meeting, the Power Development Department gave a presentation highlighting the overall progress of RDSS and PMDP works, including the status of the 220 KV transmission line and GIS Sub-Station in Leh district, progress under various RDSS packages, development of the 66 KV network in Changthang and Nubra, and the implementation of Phase-I and Phase-II Smart Meter installations.

Reviewing the progress, Hon’ble MP Haji Mohmad Haneefa Jan stressed the importance of ensuring 100 per cent completion of all works within the stipulated timeline. He emphasized the need to expedite the recruitment process and strengthen manpower deployment to ensure timely execution of the projects without any delays.

The Hon’ble MP also directed the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, to conduct regular review meetings to closely monitor the progress of the projects, address bottlenecks promptly, and ensure effective coordination among all concerned departments and executing agencies for the timely completion of the works.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from all stakeholders to work in close coordination for the successful implementation of RDSS and PMDP projects, aimed at strengthening the power distribution infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity supply across the district.