Srinagar, Jan. 16 -- The Srinagar administration Thursday released Rs 4 crore to the Power Development Department for strengthening power distribution network in various areas of the district.

The funding was released for creation of new sub-stations and augmentation of existing ones at various places across the district, an official spokesperson said.

"The new sub-stations which include a total number of 30 are being set up at an aggregate cost of over Rs 2 crore. Most of these also include setting up of HT and LT networks," he added.

The funding has been provided under the Special Area Development Programme of Government of India.

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said that in addition to creation of new sub-sta...