TSECL has adopted a special plan to provide uninterrupted electricity during the monsoon season in the state.
Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday chaired a review meeting with the power department officials of three districts including Sepahijala, West, and Khowai at the Pragna Bhawan this morning.
“To know about the current scenario of the department, and loopholes and to find out the solution we held this review meeting. We have also laid emphasis on how we can extend our services in a better way to the masses. In the coming three months Tripura would face rain, and storm as the monsoon season has already entered and during this period power issue is a major concern. To solve this problem our main agenda of this meeting was ‘Preparedness to maintain steady power supply during monsoon days and revenue collection and etc’”, said the minister.
“I have directed the officials to talk with the consumers properly. Officials have to work following the guideline of the regulatory commission. A special plan has already been adopted and has committed that in this monsoon session, we will give 24x7 power supplies to people. We have adopted a plan and decided to provide additional vehicles, additional manpower, causal workers and etc. Rs 88 lakh additional funds would be spent for these three months”, said Nath.
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