In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Adviser to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan chaired a meeting to review the winter preparedness of Power Development Department in Srinagar yesterday.<br />'' <br />''On the occasion, the Adviser took a detailed review of the winter preparedness of the department including the availability of buffer stock of transformers. He directed the concerned officers to ensure the availability of buffer stock of transformers at every Electric Division to cater the need in case of damage to transformers.<br />'' <br />''He also directed Chief Engineers to conduct enforcement drives to check the electricity theft in their respective areas and asked them to reward the enforcement teams for good work. Besides, he issued directions for all Deputy Commissioners to check on the sale of unauthorised electric gadgets particularly electric heaters.<br />'' <br />''Mr Khan directed PDD to loop in the Disaster Management Department and SDRF to provide the logistic support, manpower and other advanced equipment. He asked PDD officers to prepare the contingency plan to rope in private players.<br />'' <br />''To ensure continuous supply of power to essential centres, the Adviser directed officers to keep electricity available at hospitals, Civil Secretariat, High Court and other essential service providing institutions. <br />'' <br />''During the meeting, the Director Tourism, Kashmir informed  that the department is going to organise White-Christmas celebration on 25th of December and Snow Carnival and New Year Carnival at Gulmarg. He also informed that the Skiing training will be imparted to the youth.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">While taking the review of power at tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and other places,  the Adviser directed PDD officers to ensure the availability of power at these stations keeping in view the influx of tourists and conduct of snow sports.</span><br />