With Electrification Of 19 Villages In Siachen, Ladakh Moves Closer To Achieving Carbon Neutrality Target

Ladakh is edging closer to realising its carbon-neutrality target as the Chamsen micro-hydel project (MHP) has enabled the electrification of around 19 villages in Siachen.

The Chamsen project was funded by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative (LREI) scheme.

The Power Development Authority along with the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) jointly worked towards achieving this electrification of the villages. Meanwhile, the surplus power from the project can also be supplied to Indian Army stationed in the border areas.

The names of the electrified villages are as follows: Hasara, Kyagar, Sumooor, Lakjung, Tirith, Tyaksha, Panamik, Tirisha, Hargyam, Chamshen, Kuri, Charasa, Burma, Pinchimik, Fukpochey, Kobet, Ayee, Aranu and Sasoma.

Meanwhile, the Union Territory administration in a bid to achieve Carbon neutrality in Ladakh is also working towards acquiring e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-buses for public transport purposes whereas focus has also been laid upon optimum utilization of the existing water resources to increase the area under cultivation to cut carbon emissions.