For 12 remote villages near China border, power is finally in sight
Remote villages in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley will soon receive grid electricity for the first time. This significant development will benefit approximately 180 seasonal residents and ITBP personnel stationed there. The electrification project, costing Rs 21 crore, spans sixty-one kilometers and includes twelve villages. Power lines have been laid up to Rasgadi, with Bugdiyar also slated for…
PITHORAGARH: For the first time since India's Independence, 12 remote villages in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, situated near the India-China border, will soon be connected to the national grid for electricity, according to Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL). These communities, which have been relying on kerosene lamps, solar lanterns, and small diesel generators for nearly 80 years, will finally gain access to reliable power.
The electrification project, costing Rs 21 crores and spanning 61km, includes villages like Milam, Laspa, Martoli, Bilju, Burfu, Mapa, Tola, Ganghar, Panchu, and Railkot.
UPCL's executive engineer, DD Pangti, stated that the power line has been laid up to Rasgadi, located around 50km from the border by road and 17km by air. The nearby village of Bugdiyar, which is home to an ITBP camp, is also expected to be electrified soon. The project began on January 26 this year and is scheduled for completion by March next year. However, a landslide on July 30 led to the uprooting of eight electricity poles, causing a delay in the rollout.
Residents of these villages have long been demanding grid electricity, expressing hope that the new development will not only improve their lives but also boost tourism in the Upper Johar Valley.
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