Srinagar, Feb. 22 -- Besides, the officials of PDD said that more Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) need to enter in the years to come.

A top official of PDD said, "More PPA needs to enter in the years to come to meet the growing demand."

"We are making a prospective plan before entering a new PPA in accordance with the estimated power demands," the official said.

The official further said, "PPAs are to be taken a year or two before so that the plan is prepared in advance."

On asking about the apprehensions of power generation shortfall in view of less snowfall and low water level, the official said, "The government always takes backup measures to meet the power demand."

"In case if there is a shortfall of power generation in peak tim...