JAMMU, November 25, 2025 : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing reforms under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), directing the Power Development Department (PDD) to strictly adhere to timelines and intensify efforts to modernise infrastructure, curb losses, and improve operational efficiency across Jammu & Kashmir.
Strict Timelines & Daily Monitoring for Loss Reduction
The Chief Secretary underscored that all works linked to loss reduction must be completed within the sunset period mandated by the Government of India under RDSS.
He instructed officials to fix daily and weekly targets for all critical components, including:
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LT cable replacement
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Augmentation & replacement of distribution systems
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HT line cabling
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Replacement of HT conductors
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Feeder segregation
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Installation of electric poles
He further called for strong measures to improve feeder-wise billing and revenue collection, directing that negligent officials be held accountable.
Winter Preparedness: Advance Material Dumping
To avoid delays during harsh winters, especially in snow-bound and remote areas, Dulloo stressed the need for advance dumping of material to ensure uninterrupted work even when roads remain closed.
Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners were directed to maintain continuous oversight, remove bottlenecks, and keep implementation on track.
PIAs Asked to Accelerate Work
ACS PDD Shailendra Kumar urged all Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) to submit detailed action plans and begin parallel execution of multiple work components immediately after pole erection.
He sought clear data on delivery of materials to remote areas including Marwah, Wadwan, Gurez and Tanghdar, and emphasised immediate regularisation of illegal connections to boost revenue and stabilise supply.
He directed PESL and NTPC to considerably speed up execution, assuring timely funding support once released by the Ministry of Power.
Major Progress Under RDSS Phase-I
MD JPDCL Gurpal Singh presented the status of loss reduction, modernisation and smart metering efforts.
Key financial components include:
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₹4,709 crore for loss reduction works
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₹1,053 crore for smart metering
Works have been awarded to JPDCL, KPDCL, PESL, and NTPC, each responsible for specific packages.
Current Progress Report
Loss Reduction & IT/OT Works:
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JPDCL: 74%
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KPDCL: 73%
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PESL: 57% in Kashmir, 33% in Jammu
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NTPC: 72% in Kashmir, 31% in Jammu
AT&C Losses Drop Sharply
Officials highlighted major improvements:
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AT&C losses reduced from 58% (2022) to 32% (present)
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Target: 12% by 2028
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ACS-ARR gap reduced from ₹3.11 to ₹1.29
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Billing efficiency improved from 56% to 69%
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Collection efficiency jumped from 75% to 94%
These advancements reflect a significant movement toward financial sustainability and operational transparency in J&K’s power sector.
Smart Metering: Steady Progress Across J&K
JPDCL has installed 1,87,894 smart meters out of the targeted 7,62,872, while KPDCL has installed 1,93,777 meters out of 7,27,855, marking steady progress toward reliable, transparent, and consumer-friendly power distribution.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from PDD, JPDCL, KPDCL, NTPC, PESL, and various departmental engineers.
