JAMMU — February 09, 2026:-During the Question Hour of the Budget Session 2026, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s steadfast commitment to ensuring that no household in Jammu and Kashmir remains without a power connection.
Addressing the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister—who also oversees the Power portfolio—acknowledged that while every village in the Union Territory has been officially electrified through either on-grid or off-grid modes, the rapid expansion of rural settlements has created new habitations that require urgent attention.
He explained that as villages spread and new houses are constructed, the process of extending the Low Tension (LT) network becomes a continuous administrative challenge. He emphasized that while preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and securing funding takes time, the administration is dedicated to reaching even the most isolated parts of the region.
The Chief Minister’s remarks came in response to a query from MLA Billawar, Satish Kumar Sharma, concerning un-electrified clusters in his constituency. Chief Minister Abdullah specifically identified remote “morhas” such as Thingnen, Kanodi, and Hanok in the Madoon and Dehota Panchayats as areas that are currently un-electrified or only partially served.
He clarified that these locations were originally proposed under the DA-JGUA scheme but were temporarily deferred due to significant cost escalations. However, he assured the House that fresh DPRs are now being drafted for these specific areas to bridge the gap. The government is currently utilizing a strategic mix of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and the UT CAPEX program to fund these infrastructure extensions, ensuring a systematic approach to rural electrification.
Reiterating the complexity of the task, the Chief Minister noted that electrification is an evolving process that must keep pace with demographic changes. Most un-electrified households under the JPDCL Electric Division Kathua have already been approved for power connectivity, with works currently being executed by the JPDCL Project Division in Jammu.
He concluded by stating that the government’s ultimate goal is a 100% electrified landscape where geographic challenges do not hinder access to basic utilities.
By streamlining the preparation of DPRs and prioritizing funding for dropped projects, the administration aims to synchronize urban and rural infrastructure development across the Jammu Division.
