NPTI Punjab Conducts Training on Rooftop Solar Scheme for PDD Kargil Officials

Kargil, June 27, 2025 – The National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Nangal, Punjab, under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, conducted a two-day capacity building programme on grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). The training was held at the Conference Hall in Kargil and targeted officials from the Power Development Department (PDD), Kargil.

Dr. M. Ravichandra Babu, Director of NPTI, welcomed participants and emphasized the ...

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Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Power Supply in Kargil, Restoration Work Underway

Kargil, Feb 28: Kargil has been experiencing continuous snowfall for the last three days, leading to major disruptions in electricity supply across the district. Several areas were left in darkness after last night’s heavy snowfall caused feeder breakdowns. However, the Power Development Department (PDD) has been actively working to restore electricity despite challenging weather conditions.

Executive Engineer PDD, Feroz Ahmad Wani, stated that restoration efforts are progressing steadily...

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