Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- Expanding electricity access in rural India has improved living standards by supporting education, healthcare and livelihoods. In the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, this effort becomes even more essential due to difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions and their location along strategic borders. Rural electrification in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has seen considerable progress over the past few years, with various government initiatives extending electricity to previously unserved areas. Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, Jammu & Kashmir has added 129 villages to the power grid, while Ladakh continues to expand its network with the completion of key projects. Launched in 2015 to stre...