Jammu and Kashmir Approves ₹93 Crore Power Projects

On 15 May 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet approved power infrastructure projects worth ₹93 crore for Srinagar and adjoining areas. The projects include augmentation of the Grid Sub Station at Zainakote and upgradation of two 132 KV transmission lines.

Grid Sub Station at Zainakote

The Grid Sub Station at Zainakote is a power transmission facility in Srinagar. Its capacity will increase from 450 MVA to 780 MVA at an estimated cost of ₹67.66 crore. MVA stands for megavolt ampere and is a unit used to measure apparent power in electrical systems.

Transmission Line Upgradation

The Cabinet sanctioned the upgradation of the 132 KV Pampore-Rawalpora line and the 132 KV Rawalpora-Bemina line. The estimated cost of these transmission line works is ₹25.47 crore. A 132 KV line is part of the high-voltage transmission network used for bulk power transfer.

Council of Ministers and Power Sector

These approvals were granted during the sixth meeting of the Council of Ministers. The projects form part of power sector infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, where transmission capacity and distribution reliability are linked to grid substations and high-voltage lines.

Important Facts for Exams

• Jammu and Kashmir has a Union Territory status since 31 October 2019.
• Grid Sub Stations are used to transform and distribute electricity within a transmission network.
• 132 KV transmission lines are commonly used for regional power evacuation and grid connectivity.
• MVA is a standard electrical unit used in power system planning and substation capacity.

Exam-Relevant Points

Srinagar is the main urban centre of the Kashmir Valley and has multiple power transmission nodes. Power infrastructure projects in the region often focus on substation augmentation and transmission line strengthening.