Various power projects are being taken up and the Power Development Department (PDD) is also undergoing major reforms to address shortcomings in the power sector in Jammu and Kashmir, K K Sharma, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu, said on Sunday.
"Many power-related projects are coming up and several other existing projects are being upgraded under Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP). All these measures would end the shortcomings of electricity in Kashmir valley, especially during the winter season," Sharma said at a function here.
He said the government has created separate power corporations for Jammu and Kashmir divisions, headed by managing directors.
"This will not only decentralise decision making but it will also bring efficiency component to its functioning," he said, adding "people should be assured that lots of reforms are happening into PDD for bringing efficiency and making it viable Corporation."