Udhampur, Feb 3:A historic feat was achieved under the Power Sector in District Udhampur as the village Saddal of Block Panchari received electricity supply for the first time in 73 years of Independence.
The electrification work of the village was started after the PRIs and local people of the village projected their grievance before Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib during a Public outreach programme held at Panchari.
The PRIs and Local people thanked the Deputy Commissioner for prompt action because of which the herculean task of electrifying the remote village was completed in a record time.
Meanwhile, to celebrate the historic moment with the villagers, BDC Chairman, Panchari Jeevan Sharma visited the village and congratulated the villagers on getting electricity supply for the first time. PRIs and Local people also thanked the District Administration for meeting their long pending demand.
The residents were elated on getting electricity supply as now their children can now focus on their studies.
