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Srinagar Aims to Become the World’s First Energy-Efficient Tourist Capital

Published: December 08, 2025 | Category: Real Estate
Srinagar Aims to Become the World’s First Energy-Efficient Tourist Capital

VIJAYAWADA: The success of Visakhapatnam’s pioneering LED street lighting project, which became a national model for energy-efficient urban transformation, has achieved prominence with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) unveiling its proposal to support Jammu and Kashmir in transforming Srinagar into the world’s first “Energy-Efficient Tourist Capital.”

EESL, a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power, has submitted the comprehensive roadmap to Mandeep Kaur, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, and Satish Chandra, Chairman of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), J&K. The plan outlines adoption of global best-in-class energy efficiency technologies across rural and urban regions, highlighting opportunities from J&K’s rapidly expanding development landscape.

Mandeep Kaur emphasised that the Union Territory is entering a phase of high energy demand, electric mobility, and booming tourism. With real GSDP growth of 7.06% in 2024-25, and a record 2.36 crore tourist arrivals last year, she said energy efficiency is the most immediate and affordable strategy to strengthen power reliability, improve service delivery, and reduce carbon emissions.

Satish Chandra recalled how Visakhapatnam, in partnership with EESL, became the first city to retrofit one lakh LED streetlights within a month after Cyclone Hudhud in 2014. Vizag’s success attracted global recognition from BRICS nations, and inspired adoption in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana. Nationwide, over 1.30 crore LED streetlights have since been installed, saving Rs 6,000 crore annually, and cutting 6.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Officials believe Srinagar can replicate Vizag’s model, and emerge as the world’s first “Energy-Efficient Tourist Capital.” The project aims to not only enhance the city’s infrastructure but also promote sustainable tourism, making it a beacon of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main goal of the Srinagar energy project?
The main goal of the Srinagar energy project is to transform the city into the world’s first “Energy-Efficient Tourist Capital” by adopting global best-in-class energy efficiency technologies.
2. Who is leading the Srinagar energy project?
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power, is leading the Srinagar energy project.
3. What are the expected benefits of the project?
The expected benefits include strengthening power reliability, improving service delivery, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable tourism in Srinagar.
4. How successful was the Visakhapatnam LED street lighting project?
The Visakhapatnam LED street lighting project was highly successful, retrofitting one lakh LED streetlights within a month after Cyclone Hudhud in 2014. It saved Rs 6,000 crore annually and cut 6.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions nationwide.
5. What is the current economic and tourism status of Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir has experienced real GSDP growth of 7.06% in 2024-25 and recorded 2.36 crore tourist arrivals last year, making it a prime candidate for energy efficiency initiatives.