13 June 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Centre-UT Coordination Boosts Power and Urban Infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 13, 2025)

Content

Background

• Jammu & Kashmir faces persistent issues in power infrastructure and urban services.

• Recent growth, climate considerations, and rapid urbanization demand strengthened planning and capacity.

Key Highlights & Analysis

• High-Level Review Meeting

  • Held in Srinagar under leadership of Minister Shri Manohar Lal.

  • Attended by UT CM’s advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, central/state officials, and PSU representatives.

• Power Sector Challenges & Solutions

  • Discussion on addressing supply reliability, load management, and reducing transmission losses.

  • Minister pledged full central government support—financial, technical, and capacity-building—to upgrade UT’s power infrastructure .

• Urban Development & Housing

  • Emphasis on quality urban housing, water and sanitation services.

  • Minister affirmed ongoing support for urban improvement schemes to build resilient and inclusive cities .

• Federalism & Cooperative Governance

  • Reflects the Centre’s commitment to cooperative federalism by channeling resources and expertise to UT administrations.

  • Strengthening UT’s autonomy and administrative competence in delivering public services.

Way Forward

• Reinforce power grids with modern technology to reduce outages and soften financial stress on DISCOMs.

• Deploy central urban schemes (e.g., AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission) to uplift city planning and infrastructure.

• Ensure regular monitoring, annual reviews, and capacity development workshops for local officials.

• Prepare a phased implementation roadmap in coordination with central ministries to track progress and address emerging issues.

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