SRINAGAR, Nov. 10 -- The capacity of the Zainakote Grid Station in Srinagar will be augmented from the existing 450 MVA to 780 MVA at an estimated cost of Rs 89.46 crore to strengthen power supply in Srinagar and adjoining areas.

Minister for Power Development Department (PDD), Ali Mohammad Sagar, was informed about the proposed project during a visit to Zainakote and Bemina on Monday to review winter power preparedness and assess the functioning of key power infrastructure.

Officials informed the Minister that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the augmentation had been approved and the tendering process was scheduled to begin by November 10, 2026.

The project is expected to strengthen the transmission network and meet the growing ...