Srinagar, May 3 -- The Government of India has notified a new Renewable Purchase Obligation trajectory, extending till 2029-30. This mandates each state and union territory to meet a specified portion of its energy needs through renewable sources. Jammu & Kashmir along with Ladakh, has assessed its requirements in alignment with this national directive. The projections for energy demand in these regions indicate a consistent upward trend, with a compounded annual growth rate of over 4% from 2024-25 to 2034-35. These estimates, provided both by the 20th Electric Power Survey (EPS) and by the UTs themselves, suggest that the pressure on existing energy infrastructure will intensify over the next decade. To ensure stable electricity access a...