Terming power deficit as major challenge before the State, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah on Thursday stressed on the launch of shorter gestation power projects to reap the benefits within the minimal time period. Chairing the 61st meeting of Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation in Jammu today, the Chief Minister said that the work on various mega, small and micro energy projects has been started in the State and many more are in the pipeline. However, he said that the focus should be on the timely completion of schemes and initiation of shorter gestation power houses to ensure relief to the people. While reviewing the status of various projects, the Chief Minister constituted a sub committee headed by Chief Secretary to look into the matters pertaining to the early launch of Rs. 2113 crore, 450 MW Baglihar II project in Jammu division. He also laid thrust on speeding up the implementation process of 600 MW Kiru, 520 MW Kawar and 1000 MW Pakaldul hydro-electro projects in joint venture with NHPC and Power Trading Corporation.