Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has intensified preparations to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the state during Chhath Puja. As per the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, instructions have been given to provide 24-hour electricity from villages to cities and to make adequate lighting arrangements at puja ghats. All power distribution corporations (DISCOMs) including Purvanchal, Madhyanchal and Paschimanchal have been put on alert mode.
Instructions to officials for cut-free supply
Principal Secretary Energy and UPPCL Chairman Ranbir Prasad has instructed the Managing Directors, Chief Engineers and concerned officers of all Discoms to maintain smooth power supply during the Chhath festival. He has asked for immediate solution of electricity related problems arising at the local level along with keeping adequate repair teams, trolley transformers and necessary equipment available.
Officials have also been instructed to do regular patrolling, check the load of transformers and feeders and repair loose electric wires and bent poles, so that there is no possibility of any kind of accident at the places of worship.
Teams busy in removing technical flaws
To keep the power system in good condition, departmental teams of all Discom districts are continuously carrying out maintenance and repair work. Power lines, transformers and other equipment are being inspected. Maintenance work continues even at night to correct possible technical glitches in time.
Electricity network is being strengthened with RDSS
To modernize and strengthen the electricity distribution system in the state, work is also being done under the Reorganized Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Departmental teams are engaged in the maintenance of power lines and redressal of consumer complaints. The government aims to ensure safe and quality electricity supply in all areas of the state by improving the electricity network.