In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Ganouri-Tanta village in mountainous Doda district saw the light of an electricity bulb for the first time, ending the decades of darkness from the lives of the villagers.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports that the electrification of the village was taken up on the order of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a group of locals projected the demand in the last LG Mulaqat. Taking a considerate view of the matter, the LG asked the District Administration to ensure electrification of the remote village within one month and the quick action by District Administration, the herculean task of electrifying the remote village was completed in a record time of 15 days.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Acting upon the directions of LG, the District Administration, in coordination with the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) and Shalaka officials, started the work on war footing despite adverse weather conditions, which made the task extremely difficult. To celebrate the historical moment with the villagers, DDC, Doda Dr Sagar Doifode visited the village and formally declared it as electrified by lighting up a bulb amid huge rounds of applause by elated locals.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on the occasion, he congratulated the people of the area on getting electricity supply for the first time and reiterated the resolve of UT Administration to provide all basic amenities to the people, especially those living in the far flung areas. The villagers celebrated the accomplishment and&nbsp; showered praises on the District Administration.</span><br />
News On AIR | January 18, 2021 9:31 PM
Ganouri-Tanta village in mountainous Doda of J&K witnesses light of electricity bulb for first time