Budgam : In order to augment power infrastructure in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo on Thursday handed-over 15 new 100 KVA Transformers to KPDCL procured under District Mineral Funds.
This dedicated buffer stock of 15 distribution transformers of 100 kVA each shall be put into use by the Electric Division Budgam to improve power availability in the entire district.
The buffer stock, procured under the District Mineral Fund (DMF), will act as a strategic reserve to be deployed swiftly in case of transformer failures, overloads, or emergency scenarios, particularly during winter when power infrastructure is often stressed due to snow accumulation and increased demand.
Speaking on the occasion, DC stated, “This initiative has significantly augmented our winter preparedness. Earlier, the District Administration had provided five Distribution Transformer Assemblies (DTAs) under the Capex Budget. Now, with the addition of 15 more transformers through the DMF, we are better equipped to respond swiftly to any outages. This will greatly help in ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply to our citizens especially during the harsh winter season.”
He further added, “Our objective is to minimize downtime and reduce public inconvenience during peak load periods. The availability of these transformers as a buffer ensures that any damaged or overloaded unit can be replaced immediately, without waiting for fresh procurement or lengthy logistics.”
Labroo said this is part of our ongoing efforts to build resilient infrastructure and improve the quality of essential services. “Reliable power is not just a convenience—it’s a critical necessity, especially during winters when people are most vulnerable,” he added.
DC formally dedicated the buffer stock to the public, reaffirming the district administration’s priority of ensuring consistent and quality power supply.
Further, he said, the initiative contributes to the broader district strategy aimed at strengthening power distribution systems and enhancing public service delivery in Budgam
The event witnessed the presence of Chief Engineer KPDCL Kashmir, Superintending Engineer KPDCL Budgam, Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineer Electric Division Budgam, along with several other concerned officials and engineers.
