When the lights stay on, local firms and factories in Jammu and Kashmir can grow, opening new jobs and giving the regional economy a much-needed lift.
The near 28 percent cut is huge-it lifts the efficiency of power distribution, makes service to customers more dependable, and gives the local economy another push.
AT&C losses cover both the technical slips that happen in any network and commercial problems such as power theft or faulty billing that have dogged Indias electricity system for years.
Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs has just announced a sharp drop in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in Jammu and Kashmir, showing how far the UTs reform push has come.
When those losses stay high, distribution companies bleed money, and the sneaker power supply leaves homes dim and factories grinding.
The turnaround in J&K comes thanks to focused work under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, plus central support that has beefed up hardware, installed better meters, and put tighter checks on management.
Losses are falling, and that hints at sharper oversight, less power theft, and bills being collected on time by the distribution companies, all of which point toward a greener, more user-friendly electric grid.
The minister has publicly noted this progress, reinforcing the governments promise to deliver round-the-clock, high-quality power to every corner of the country.
Jammu and Kashmir moves ahead with a decrease in Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses modeling what other states might want to emulate.
Sure, the road to a no-loss power system is far away, but the progress made in the region so far deserves some real praise and support. Steady investment in new ideas, underpinning policies, and limited service have Jammu and Kashmir positioned to take the lead in national power reforms and put a spotlight on the future for everyone who lives within.
