MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Chaudhry Anwaar ul Haq, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, chaired a Power Development Organisation (PDO) meeting in the state capital where he stressed merit-based technical appointments and discussed infrastructure improvements, while also assuring government action on refugee issues.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwaar ul Haq has emphasised the importance of merit-based decisions in order to uphold professionalism. He stated that the technical roles should be filled by competent and qualified professionals with relevant skills, so the performance quality can be ensured.
He made these remarks while chairing a Board of Directors of the Power Development Organisation (PDO) meeting in the state capital. The PDO meeting was attended by many important figures like the Minister for PDO Chaudhry Rashid, the Chief Secretary Khushal Khan, the Secretary of Electricity Irshad Ahmed Qureshi, and some other officials.
Several vital issues occupied session discussions which focused on solving engineering problems in the Neelum Jagran Hydel Project while upgrading transmission distribution and safeguarding technical appointments from unprofessional nepotistic practices.
The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) received a delegation consisting of Rehabilitation Minister Chaudhry Javed Iqbal Badhanvi and others to discuss problems facing Kashmiri refugee populations. During the meeting, the Prime Minister showed an understanding of migrant difficulties before making promises to resolve their problems.
What is the Jagran hydel power project?
The Jagran Hydel Power Project functions as a hydroelectric facility situated within the Neelum Valley section of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in Pakistan. The Jagran River which branches off from Neelum River serves as power source to create electrical energy at this facility.
The Jagran hydel power project, which will contribute 48 MW of electricity to the national grid, is situated on Jaggran Nullah close to the Line of Control. The project involves substantial tunnelling and aids in training locals in tunnelling techniques. By constructing secure retaining walls along the nullah, the project will also shield residents from seasonal flooding.
The project development occurs through multiple phases.
The Jagran-I stage has operated since 2000 with its power generation capacity set at 30 megawatts (MW).
The Jagran-II addition will increase capacity from its base level by 48 MW.
AJK Power Development Organization (PDO) controls the development of the Jagran Hydel Power Project through planning and implementing hydropower strategies in the region. When fully operational the combined power generation capacity of Jagran Hydel Power Project will substantially enhance regional power production to boost economic advancement throughout the area.
