The governing body meeting of Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) was chaired by CEC, Hill Council, Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan on December 21 at Council Secretariat.

Deliberations and discussions were followed regarding various activities and work being carried out by KREDA in the district. 

The Project Director KREDA, Kacho Ahmed Khan briefed about various works undergoing through the agency. 

The meeting was briefed about the progress of renewable energy works under which the CEC was informed that in the year 2021-2022, a total of 3,543 solar water heaters were distributed, further 6 water lift pumps and 14 Solar Photovoltaic were installed at various schools. Works are undergoing at three Small Hydro Projects including Khandi, Raru, and Zangkul. The progress under the subsidy component of the last two years was also informed.

The CEC was further informed that the battery replacement of Solar Photovoltaic power plants was carried out under the SDP sector and details related to carbon saving due to the endeavors of KREDA were also discussed.

Khan was briefed about the revenue generation carried out due to various assets and infrastructure of KREDA and issues of approval and consideration was also discussed thoroughly. A total of ₹69.63 lakhs was generated from various initiatives of KREDA including the installation of power plants, replacement of batteries, and other works, a revenue of ₹ 313.421 lakhs was generated from Small Hydro Projects and under subsidy component revenue of  ₹449.83 lakhs was generated.

It was further informed that Biaras Micro Hydro Power (MHP) has been connected with the grid station and attempts are being made to connect the other MHPs with the grid.
A proposal for the restoration of Sangrah MHP has been submitted to UT Administration. 

CEC Khan directed to explore options of shifting machinery and turbines to any existing Micro Hydro Project.

Regarding the works of Zangkul MHP, CEC directed to wait for funds till December under the condition of fund release otherwise he directed to close the work and go for retendering.