Secretary, Power, New & Renewable Energy, Ladakh visited different sites of the Power Department around Leh town on December 4.

While taking stock of the under-construction 6.3 MVA, 66/11 KV substation under Centrally Sponsored Scheme IPDS, he expressed displeasure on the work pace of the project. The implementing agency REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) was asked to expedite the work and to submit an activity-wise schedule of completion. 

The secretary also inspected some distribution transformers installed under Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS). 

It was informed that while most of the distribution transformers under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) IPDS and Prime Minister's Development Package Urban (PMDP-Urban) have been installed but most of these distribution transformers cannot be charged due to a very low temperature which can lead to damage of cables. However, efforts are being made to charge as many distribution transformers as possible.

Secretary also inspected the works executed under CSS- RAPDRP (Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme).

Project implementing agency (PIA) of REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) informed that all the distribution transformers and associated works, like improvement of 11KV lines, installation of poles both in low tension and high tension network, laying of AB Cable and service line connections have been completed and charged in full.
 
 Secretary inspected under construction 6.3MVA Receiving Station at Chuchot being executed under CSS, PMDP Rural by PIA PGCIL and directed the PIA to expedite the project and also to furnish activity-wise completion schedule.

He also visited the 100 MVA, 220/66KV GIS Grid station at Phyang and went around the two GIS stations both on the 220 and 66KV side and the control room. It was informed by the PGCIL officials that around 35 MW of Power are being supplied through different 66/11KV substations in Leh from this Grid Station these days, which is mainly imported through the Srinagar Leh Transmission System. 

PGCIL was instructed to ensure the healthiness of both 220KV lines to ensure a smooth power supply during the harsh winter.
 
Secretary also inspected 2x10MVA Receiving Station Bombgarh, Leh, and also the control room of PDD. It was informed that the main town Leh is being supplied from this substation. This station has been augmented from 2x6.3 MVA to 2x10 MVA under CSS, IPDS with RECPDCL as the PIA. Presently about 15MW of power is being supplied from this station.