Kishtwar, October 28, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Shri Pankaj Sharma (JKAS), on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review issues related to key hydroelectric power projects and pending transmission line works associated with the evacuation of power from the Kiru, Kwar and Pakaldul Hydroelectric Power Projects, along with the 132 kV transmission lines.

During the meeting, concerned officers briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the current status of the ongoing projects and various outstanding issues affecting the timely completion of transmission line works.

The Deputy Commissioner issued strict directions to the concerned revenue officers to resolve all pending matters on priority and ensure the smooth execution of these projects.

Issues concerning electricity towers along the 132 kV transmission lines from Thathri to Kishtwar and from Trigam GIS to Katarsamna Grid were also discussed in detail. The DC directed the concerned officers to expedite their resolution and remove bottlenecks affecting project progress.

Emphasising the need for timely completion of transmission infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to address Right of Way (RoW) issues, including permissions for stringing transmission lines, authentication of corridor land records and other related matters.

He instructed the concerned Tehsildars to ensure the priority completion of land documentation for the timely release of corridor compensation. Directions were also issued for the release of compensation for structures falling within the transmission line corridors after proper verification.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed field officers and officials to highlight emerging issues in real time and ensure their prompt redressal. He stressed the importance of daily progress monitoring, coordinated efforts and swift action to eliminate bottlenecks, noting that the hydroelectric power projects are of national importance.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kishtwar Shri Mohammad Idrees Lone (JKAS), Tehsildar Kishtwar Shri Nirbhay Sharma (JKAS), Executive Engineer, TLMD-III, Shri Vikas Khajuria, Chief Manager, PGCIL, Shri Moien Manzoor, along with other concerned officers, departmental officials and stakeholders.

The meeting underscored the administration’s focus on resolving pending land and compensation issues to facilitate the timely execution of key power generation and transmission projects in the district.